Why does a gun push backwards when a bullet is fired?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Air resistance pushes the gun backwards
2. (B) The bullet moves forward and the gun experiences an equal and opposite reaction force
3. (C) The trigger causes the gun to move backwards
4. (D) The gun is heavy and naturally moves backwards

Verified Answer

Option (B): The bullet moves forward and the gun experiences an equal and opposite reaction force

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