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What would be the momentum of the bullet and the gun before firing?

What would be the momentum of the bullet and the gun before firing? Correct Answer <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The momentum of the bullet and the gun before firing would be zero</font></font>

The correct answer is The momentum of the bullet and the gun before firing would be zero.

  • Before firing, the gun and the bullet are both at rest, so the momenta (mv) of the gun and the bullet are both zero.
  • Hence, the total momentum of the system before the bullet is fired is zero. So, option 1 is correct.

Important Points

  • Momentum:
    • It is the property of a moving body and is defined as the product of mass and velocity of the body.
    • SI unit is kgm/s.

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