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wizardninja
Dec 19, 2011, 03:51 PM
What is the answer for the backward kick of a rifle that is fired is an example of a___________ force
ma0641
Dec 19, 2011, 07:31 PM
Reactive force?
TUT317
Dec 19, 2011, 09:02 PM
what is the answer for the backward kick of a rifle that is fired is an example of a___________ force
Hi wizaedinija,
Google Newton's second law. Or, Conservation of linear momentum.
ma0641
Dec 20, 2011, 02:57 PM
Isn't this an example of the 3rd law, opposite and equal reaction?
TUT317
Dec 20, 2011, 05:30 PM
Isn't this an example of the 3rd law, opposite and equal reaction?
Yes, it's Newtons 3rd law. Sorry about the error.
Tut
ma0641
Dec 22, 2011, 01:23 PM
Having just fired 10 rounds from my .270 Winchester, I can attest to that.