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This is conservation of momentum. You have the hot gases from the explosive charge along with the bullet moving out the barrel, away from the person. Momentum is mass times velocity. While the mass of the bullet and gases are small, the velocity is very high. So nothing was moving before the trigger was pulled, so net momentum is zero. After the trigger is pulled, the momentum is still net zero. Any momentum away from the gunner will have an equal momentum (the gun recoiling) toward him. Since the gun has much more mass than the bullet, the velocity is much less.
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Why do you feel a jerk in an elevator when it starts and also when it stops its motion?
In physics, this jerk is called "acceleration". As a simplified explanation, it means that the velocity changes.
How can you tell what bullet was fired first?
while firing a bullet, the shooter may get a sudden jerk in his/her hands. So, by keeping track of shooters movement, one can determine which bullet was fired first
What does the acronym jerk stand for?
jerk stands for...JuniorEducatedRichKid
Why does a gun jerk when you fire a bullet?
When a bullet is fired from a gun, it creates a sudden release of gases that exert a force on the gun's barrel and action system. This force, known as recoil, causes the gun to jerk backward in the opposite direction of the bullet's motion. The jerk is a result of Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Why a gunman jerk in backward direction while firing gun?
It is because of newton's third law ...... According to this law , every action has an equal and opposite reaction . Therefore , when a gun is shot ( here the action force ) , the bullet is fired out (released) from the gun with a high force . As a result the gun has to produce equal and opposite reaction . As a result , the gun jerks back ....... In order to reduce the " recoil " of the gun ,the mass of the gun is increased . That's why guns are usually heavy weighted .
Why a gun man get a jerk on firing a bullet?
Recoil from the explosion of the charge.
What is an example of interia?
Feel a forward jerk on your body when bus stops suddenly, or a backward jerk when bus starts forward. A roller coaster car operates almost entirely on inertial energy. Coasting on a skateboard, bicycle, or manual scooter. A rock sitting on the ground (not moving without added energy).
What force do people feel when plates jerk into a new position?
They can actually feel the earthquake.
Why do you feel a jerk in an elevator when it starts and also when it stops its motion?
In physics, this jerk is called "acceleration". As a simplified explanation, it means that the velocity changes.
Why does A-rod feel the need to cheat?
Because even though he has talent, he has to be a jerk
What does it mean when you are driving and you can feel your car jerk into gear?
change the map sensor
Do you feel sad for japan?
You should but some people don't .Japan has gone through a lot and if you don't feel sorry you are a jerk.
What do you do if you like a girl but she treats you like crap?
you should express how you feel about her and maybe she realizes what a jerk she was=]
What causes my 96 olds 88 to badly jerk after start up then put in gear.Car literally jumps.Then feel small jerk when it changes gears driving?
Lack of transmission fluid.
Why do boys jerk?
i guess, jerking your pennis will feel you great,couze im 14 years old and when i was 8, i started to jerk,untill now im doing it at private,,,,god.feel awesome...............
I am on a sports team with a girl you like so how do I not be a jerk to her and also how do I let her know that I like her with out telling her verbally?
Simple, if you really feel you love her and want to make a long lasting relationship with her then you will just tell her how you feel about her verbally (and don't text her!). About being a jerk.. just don't be!
How do you start the car foot on or off accelerator?
Start with the parking brake on and your foot off the accelerator. That way, if the engine revs up, you're not going to accidentally jerk forward or backward and run into something.
