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When a bullet is fired out of a gun, the bullet's acceleration and the gun's acceleration are equal in magnitude by opposite in direction. This is the cause of kickback from the gun. The reason why the gun doesn't rip your arm off though is because it's sheer size or mass, resulting in a much smaller impact on the object it collides with.

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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 bullet compare with the acceleration of the rifle?

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)


How does the engine acceleration of this car compare to other vehicles in its class?

The engine acceleration of this car is similar to other vehicles in its class.


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

The force of the rifle returning back after firing a bullet is smaller than the force on the bullet because the rifle has a larger mass compared to the bullet. According to Newton's third law, force is equal to mass times acceleration, so the force exerted on the rifle is smaller due to the larger mass and slower acceleration compared to the bullet.


How do you compare and contrast speed velocity and acceleration?

Speed is the rate at which an object moves, while velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position. Acceleration, on the other hand, is the rate at which an object changes its velocity. Speed and velocity are scalar quantities, while acceleration is a vector quantity.

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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 bullet compare with the acceleration of the rifle?

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)


How does the engine acceleration of this car compare to other vehicles in its class?

The engine acceleration of this car is similar to other vehicles in its class.


Compare velocity from acceleration?

Velocity is a constant traveling speed. Acceleration is increasing traveling speed (variation of speed over time)


Compare the tension of a train with constant speed and acceleration?

Unless the train is in a curve, you cannot have constant speed and constant acceleration. You either have constant speed and zero acceleration, or you have changing speed and constant acceleration. Please restate the question.


Compare 22 long rifle with 17 mach II ballistics?

No comparison


How do you know what kind of rifle you own?

Compare it to pictures in gun maker catalogs.


How do you determine grade for 1961 browning 22 rifle?

Compare against known grades.


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

The force of the rifle returning back after firing a bullet is smaller than the force on the bullet because the rifle has a larger mass compared to the bullet. According to Newton's third law, force is equal to mass times acceleration, so the force exerted on the rifle is smaller due to the larger mass and slower acceleration compared to the bullet.


How do you determine the condition of your 98k rifle?

Compare to others at a gun show, auction site, etc..


Is 1 G (Acceleration) at 600 Rpm the same as 3 G at 1800 Rpm?

That depends what you want to compare. In any case, 3G is more acceleration than 1G.


How do you find parts for a Trade wind rifle?

Basically, the Tradewinds Husky is an import model of the Husqvarna line of rifles from Sweden. Have a gunsmith compare your rifle to other Husqvarna rifles.