$A$ bullet of mass $m$ is fired from a gun of mass $M$. If the velocity of the bullet is $v$,what will be the recoil velocity of the gun?

  • A
    $\frac{Mv}{m + M}$
  • B
    $\frac{mv}{M}$
  • C
    $\frac{(M + m)v}{M}$
  • D
    $\frac{M + m}{Mv}$

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