What is the total momentum of the bullet and the gun before firing?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 4th Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
Expert Answer:
The total momentum of the bullet and the gun before the firing is zero because both are at rest.
Answered by | 4th Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM
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