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When a bullet is fired from a gun...

When a bullet is fired from a gun

A

Because the bullet goes out very fast

B

Because the man firing the gun is light in weight

C

Because the gun is heavier than the firing soldier

D

Because to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

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The correct Answer is:
D
According to Newton.s third law of motion .every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction..
Therefore, a gun kicked back when fired.
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