Multiple Choice
A rifle of mass M is initially at rest but free to recoil.It fires a bullet of mass m and velocity v (relative to the ground) .After firing, the velocity of the rifle (relative to the ground) is:
A) -mv
B) -Mv/m
C) -mv/M
D) -v
E) mv/M
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