Did you know?
Did you know that the statement "A gun recoils backwards as it fires because as the gun exerts a force on the bullet, the bullet also exerts an equal and opposite force on the gun" is actually true? This phenomenon is described by Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a bullet is fired from a gun, the expanding gases propel the bullet forward with a great amount of force. Simultaneously, according to Newton's law, the bullet exerts an equal but opposite force on the gun, which causes it to recoil backwards. Understanding the basic principles of physics can help us comprehend the mechanics behind this familiar firearm recoil.
