Two identical bullets are fired,one by a light rifle and another by a heavy rifle with the same force. Which rifle will hurt the shoulder more and why?

  • A
    Light rifle
  • B
    Heavy rifle
  • C
    Both will hurt equally
  • D
    None of these

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