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A 3.50 g bullet has a muzzle velocity of 250 m/s when fired by a rifle with a weight of 40.0 N.
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Determine the recoil speed (in m/s) of the rifle.
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If a marksman with a weight of 650 N holds the rifle firmly against his shoulder, determine the recoil speed (in m/s) of the shooter and rifle.
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