The recoil experienced when firing a bullet from a gun is an example of _____.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
When a gun is fired, a backward jerk (recoil) is felt.
This is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion.
According to this law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
As the bullet moves forward, the gun pushes backward.
The action and reaction forces are equal.
This law applies to all types of motion.
Rocket propulsion is also based on this very principle.
This is a fundamental principle of physics.
It is also known as the Action-Reaction Principle.