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How does the acceleration of the bullet compare with the acceleration of the rifle?

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Both objects accelerate, however due to Newton's 2nd law the acceleration of the rifle is less due to it's higher mass.

Newton's second law F = ma

In your question the force (F) would be the same on both objects, but the mass (m) would be different and give a different answer for acceleration (a). This difference can be seen by looking at the effect of being on opposite sides of the rifle (ie kickback vs bullet hole)

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