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A gun recoils on firing. This is due to...

A gun recoils on firing. This is due to

A

force of reaction exerted by the bullet on the gun

B

force exerted by the gun on the bullet

C

either (a) and (b)

D

neither (a) or (b).

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The recoiling of a gun on firing is due to force of reaction exerted by the bullet on the gun.
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