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Conservation of momentum

Conservation of momentum

Why does a gun recoil when fired?
Curious Corner Asked Sep 01, 2025
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Curious Corner
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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.