$A$ bullet of mass $m$ is fired from a rifle of mass $M$. If $v$ is the velocity of the bullet,the velocity acquired by the rifle is:

  • A
    $v_r = \frac{-M}{m} v$
  • B
    $v_r = \frac{-m}{M} v$
  • C
    $v_r = -v$
  • D
    $v_r = +v$

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