Recoil

Recoil is the backward movement or kick of an object when it is expelled or released. For example, when a gun is fired, the bullet moves forward, and the gun moves backward—this backward motion is the recoil. In physics, recoil occurs due to the conservation of momentum: the momentum gained by the object moving forward equals the momentum lost by the object moving backward. Recoil is experienced in various contexts, such as firearms, cannons, and even in rockets during launch. It’s important to manage recoil for accuracy and control in activities involving explosive forces.