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When a gun is fired which experiences a greater force the gun or the bullet?
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The first Law of Physics says "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction". They experience exactly the same force.
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When a rifle with a longer barrel is fired the force of expanding gases acts on the bullet for a longer distance what effect does this have on the velocity?
To a point, the velocity of the bullet will increase. However, at some point, the gasses driving the bullet have maxed out, and beyond that point, the bullet will begin to slow from friction with the barrel. For a .22 LR cartridge, that length is about 12 inches. Larger cartridges have a greater "Max velocity" length, but there is a point of no more gain, and the start of loss of velocity.
Is bullet knockdown power only related to velocity irregardless of weight and caliber?
No. The size-weight of the bullet also affects the knockdown power. Power, kinetic energy, force and momentum: they are all related, and each one carries a 'mass' component. It is, more expressly. the size of the Force or momentum of a moving object that determines its affect on other objects; and force and momentum are directly determined by both - the speed of the moving object and the size of its mass. As it requires a greater force to move the larger bullet in the first place, which therefore means greater energy expended to do so, so at the other end that greater energy is conserved in the larger bullet, and therefore hits its target with greater force and energy.
How does a bullet pierce the skin?
Like all laws of physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction.In this case, the bullet has a motion propelled by kinetic energy and the skin is the opposing force or reaction.Since the bullet's force is greater than the skin;s resisting force, it pierces the skin, the point first curve sufficing the laceration to the skin, for the bullet to go through.
Does an elephant has more gravitational force than a mouse?
Yes. An elephant has a greater mass than a mouse and therefore experiences more gravitational force.
Collision two objects equal mass which one experiences the greater force of impact?
both experience the same impact
What is an example of an action and reaction force working together?
the recoil of a bullet fired from a gun
What is an example of an action reaction forces?
The recoil of a bullet being fired from a gun is a good example, the action force is the gun pushing the bullet away from the gun and the reaction force is the bullet pushing back against the gun (recoil).
Why the gun leans backward when the bullet fire from the gun?
It's the recoil from the force of the bullet being fired. The gun powder pushes the bullet forward and also equally pushes the gun back into your hand.
What experiences a greater force an egg that splatters on your face or an egg that you catch with your hands?
The one that splatters feels a greater force (over a shorter period of time).
Why does the gun recoils and puch the person back when fired?
When a gun is fired a bullet (or cartridge) with a small mass but a very high velocity is ejected. The recoil of the gun is a reaction to this force and is sufficient to push back the person who fired the weapon.
What has the greater force the gun or the bullet?
They are exactly equal. The bullet travels faster, and weighs less. The gun recoils more slowly, but weighs much more.
When a rifle with a longer barrel is fired the force of expanding gases acts on the bullet for a longer distance what effect does this have on the velocity?
To a point, the velocity of the bullet will increase. However, at some point, the gasses driving the bullet have maxed out, and beyond that point, the bullet will begin to slow from friction with the barrel. For a .22 LR cartridge, that length is about 12 inches. Larger cartridges have a greater "Max velocity" length, but there is a point of no more gain, and the start of loss of velocity.
Is bullet knockdown power only related to velocity irregardless of weight and caliber?
No. The size-weight of the bullet also affects the knockdown power. Power, kinetic energy, force and momentum: they are all related, and each one carries a 'mass' component. It is, more expressly. the size of the Force or momentum of a moving object that determines its affect on other objects; and force and momentum are directly determined by both - the speed of the moving object and the size of its mass. As it requires a greater force to move the larger bullet in the first place, which therefore means greater energy expended to do so, so at the other end that greater energy is conserved in the larger bullet, and therefore hits its target with greater force and energy.
How does a bullet pierce the skin?
Like all laws of physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction.In this case, the bullet has a motion propelled by kinetic energy and the skin is the opposing force or reaction.Since the bullet's force is greater than the skin;s resisting force, it pierces the skin, the point first curve sufficing the laceration to the skin, for the bullet to go through.
What would be the path of a bullet if fired in space?
Trajectory of a bullet in spaceAs per Newton's First Law of Motion, a body in motion tends to stay in motion (following a straight-line path), unless acted upon by an external force. If a bullet is fired on Earth, the external force that continuously acts on the bullet is the Earth's gravitational pull, which causes the bullet to travel in a curved (parabolic) path toward the Earth until it hits the ground. If a bullet is fired in outer space, however, it will be generally free from any external influences of celestial bodies; hence, the bullet will move in a straight line (and at constant speed) until it enters the gravitational field of a planet, star, or large asteroid, at which point its path will be deflected.Here's a question for you; Would there be any oxygen to ignite the primer on the bullet to make the bullet explode?
What are the forces of a machine gun?
Unsure of your question. There are several forces. When the gun is fired, one force- expanding gasses from the burning gunpowder, pushes the bullet forward out of the barrel. PART of that force is diverted to extract the fired cartridge case, and to load a fresh cartridge. The ACTION of driving the bullet forward is matched by a REACTION- the recoil or "kick" of the firearm being pushed back.
Backward kick of a rifle that is fired is an example of which force?
The "kick" of a rifle- properly called recoil- is an example of REACTION- to the ACTION of the bullet being fired. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." The bullet going one way results in the gun being pushed the other way.
