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The gunpowder explosion in a gun results in an expansion of gases that cause a bullet to be propelled forward. The gun in turn "kicks" or "recoils" backwards. The recoil momentum of a gun that kicks is _____________ the momentum of the bullet that it fires.

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Answer:

the momentum is equal but in different direction

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Answer:

The same as

Explanation:

Gunpowder is an explosion which is the result of the expansion in the mixture of the gases. These gases make the bullet propelled forward and take action. The gun will in return kick the recoil to the backward.

The recoil of the gun will be kicking the same as the momentum of the that it will fires. It is dangerous for people. It affects people in many ways. People should keep away from these weapons. Kids should not be exposed to these weapons.

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