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A bullet is fired from a rifle and the rifle recoils. Kinetic energy of rifle is

a
less than K.E. of bullet
b
greater than K.E. of bullet
c
equal to K.E. of bullet
d
none of the above

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Momentum of the system is conserved. Mr.vr = Mb.vb = pNow and Since Mr >> Mb, (KE)r << (KE)b

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