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At the instant a bullet is fired from a gun, the bullet and the gun have equal and opposit...

At the instant a bullet is fired from a gun, the bullet and the gun have equal and opposite momenta. Whichobject−the bullet or

the gun−has the greater kinetic energy? Explain. How does your answer apply to the observation that it is safe to hold a gun while it is fired, whereas the bullet is deadly?

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