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Why does heavy rifle not kick as strong as light rifle using same bullet?
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∙ 13y ago
Equal and opposite reaction. With a heavier firearm, recoil is trying to overcome the greater inertia of a heavier mass.
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Why does a heavy rifle not kick as strong as light rifle using a same bullet?
Recoil is the reaction of speed x mass of the bullet, producing recoil (reaction) consisting of speed (of the rifle moving) x mass (of the rifle). If one rifle has a greater mass than another, the recoil is trying to move the larger mass, and cannot move it as fast. This is why you can hit a golf ball much further than you can hit a bowling ball. Difference in mass.
When a bullet is fired from a rifle does the bullet have a greater momentum and kinetic energy than the rifle?
The momenta of the rifle and the bullet are equal and opposite. The bullet has greater kinetic energy than the rifle.
What is an analogy that goes with bow and arrow?
Rifle and bullet (The bullet is dependent on the rifle to accomplish its purpose)
How much kick does a 222 rifle have?
Very little. Very small, light bullet.
Is a 243 rifle heavy?
Some are heavy, some are light. It is a fairly mild cartridge, and does not require a very heavy rifle. Weight will depend on the specific make and model.
When a rifle fires it accelerates a bullet along the barrel Explain why the rifle must recoil?
When the rifle fires, it propels the bullet forward with force based on Newton's Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The force pushing the bullet forward causes an equal force in the opposite direction, which results in the rifle recoiling backward.
What does a barrel assembly do on a rifle?
The barrel guides and accelerates the bullet out of the rifle, and imparts spin to the bullet to stabilize the bullet in flight.
How big was the bullet that killed the red baron?
The typical rifle bullet was .303 inch caliber. The same round was used in most of the light machine guns.
What is the average size of a assault rifle bullet?
There is no one answer- it depends on the rifle. They are generally less powerful than a full size battle rifle cartridge. The M16 rifle uses a 5.56mm bullet, the AK47 a 7.62mm bullet, etc.
What is the cost of the bullet of a double barrel hunting rifle?
That would depend on the caliber, and type of bullet, the rifle uses.
What kind of bullet do you use with a Revelation Model 120 rifle?
Have it examined by a good gunsmith. This rifle use a .22 caliber bullet, long rifle.
Why a force of returning of the rifle is smaller than that of the bullet?
because the bullet and the rifle have equal and opposite direction,so a bullet have high kinetic energy and momentum
