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Nostradamus'omh » 24 Nov 2023, 7:35 pm » wrote: ↑

24 Nov 2023, 7:35 pm

Dalai Lama is a buddhist. Hinduism is as large as catholicism and about 2,000 years older.

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Yeah but did you know that:
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When a cannon is fired, it experiences a phenomenon known as recoil. Let’s delve into the physics behind it:

According to Newton’s third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a cannon fires, the cannonball gains forward momentum, and in turn, the cannon itself gains backward momentum. This recoil effect ensures that the total initial momentum remains zero.

Conservation of Momentum: The principle of conservation of momentum explains why a gun or cannon recoils backward when fired. The cannonball’s forward momentum is balanced by the cannon’s backward momentum. Essentially, the force exerted by the cannon propels the cannonball forward while simultaneously pushing the cannon backward.

Recoil Velocity: The speed at which the cannon recoils depends on various factors, including the mass of the cannonball and the cannon itself. The recoil velocity is typically small due to the cannon’s greater mass.

Cannonball vs. Recoiling Cannon: After firing, the cannonball acquires forward momentum, and the recoiling cannon acquires an equal and opposite momentum. This ensures that the total momentum remains conserved.

In summary solo my cyber friend, when you witness a cannon firing, remember that behind the explosive spectacle lies the elegant dance of momentum and recoil!