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Conservation of momentum
Conservation of momentum
Why does a gun recoil when fired?
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Before firing, the system’s momentum is zero. When the bullet shoots forward with momentum, the gun recoils backward with equal and opposite momentum — conserving total momentum. Heavier guns recoil less because of higher mass.
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