MCQ
A cannon after firing recoils due to
  • A
    Conservation of energy
  • B
    Backward thrust of gases produced
  • Newton's third law of motion
  • D
    Newton's first law of motion

Answer

Correct option: C.
Newton's third law of motion
(c)

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