Question

A canon after firing recoils due to Newton's third law of motion.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Newton's third law states that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."

When cannon is fired, a large amount of force is applied to the shell which projects the shell to the target. The shell applies an equal and opposite reaction force to the cannon. This reaction force recoils the cannon.

Thus, the given statement is true.