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Both objects accelerate, however due to Newton's 2nd law the acceleration of the rifle is less due to it's higher mass.

Newton's second law F = ma

In your question the force (F) would be the same on both objects, but the mass (m) would be different and give a different answer for acceleration (a). This difference can be seen by looking at the effect of being on opposite sides of the rifle (ie kickback vs bullet hole)

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The force of the rifle on the bullet and the force of the bullet on the rifle are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, according to Newton's third law of motion. However, the mass of the rifle is much larger than the mass of the bullet, so the acceleration of the rifle is much smaller compared to the acceleration of the bullet.


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When a bullet is fired from a rifle does the bullet have a greater momentum and kinetic energy than the rifle?

Yes, when a bullet is fired from a rifle, the bullet typically has greater momentum and kinetic energy compared to the rifle. This is due to the bullet's higher velocity and lower mass compared to the rifle.


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Using Newton's second law (F=ma), the acceleration of the bullet can be calculated by dividing the force by the mass of the bullet. First, convert the mass of the bullet to kg (7.0g = 0.007kg), then divide the force (2.1N) by the mass (0.007kg) to find the acceleration. The acceleration of the bullet would be 300 m/s^2.

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When a rifle is fired how does the size of the force of the rifle on the bullet compare with the force of the bullet on the rifle how does the acceleration of the rifle compare with that of the bullet?

The force of the rifle on the bullet and the force of the bullet on the rifle are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, according to Newton's third law of motion. However, the mass of the rifle is much larger than the mass of the bullet, so the acceleration of the rifle is much smaller compared to the acceleration of the bullet.


How does the acceleration of the compare with the acceleration of the rifle?

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Why a force of returning of the rifle is smaller than that of the bullet?

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When a bullet is fired from a rifle does the bullet have a greater momentum and kinetic energy than the rifle?

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What is an analogy that goes with bow and arrow?

Rifle and bullet (The bullet is dependent on the rifle to accomplish its purpose)


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