Why does a gun recoil backward when it is fired?

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Why does a gun recoil backward when it is fired? — Exam MCQ

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B. The bullet pushes forward, and the gun experiences an equal and opposite backward force — The correct choice is The bullet pushes forward, and the gun experiences an equal and opposite backward force. It follows from the basic electrical relationship between voltage, current, resistance, charge or electrical energy described in the question.

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A. The gun is heavy and naturally moves backward

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C. The trigger causes the gun to move backward

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D. The air resistance pushes the gun backward

Why does a gun recoil backward when it is fired?

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