Physics

Physics

Problem

A 0.010 kg0.010\,\text{kg} bullet is fired horizontally from a 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} rifle that is initially at rest. The bullet leaves the barrel with a speed of 400 m/s400\,\text{m/s} relative to Earth. Determine the magnitude of the rifle’s recoil speed immediately after the bullet is fired.

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