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A hunter fires a rifle while seated with the butt of the gun resting against their shoulder. If the forward momentum is the same as the backward momentum of the gun, why isn't it as dangerous to be hit
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A hunter fires a rifle while seated with the butt of the gun resting against their shoulder. If the forward momentum is the same as the backward momentum of the gun, why isn't it as dangerous to be hit by the gun as it is by the bullet

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Because the bullet is smaller and has a sharp/pointy tip.

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The bullet kinda puts the majority of kinetic energy in a small are, whereas the gun butt kinda spreads the energy evenly amongst a larger surface. If more explanation is needed add comment.

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