A bullet is fired from a rifle. If the rifle recoils freely, then the kinetic energy of the rifle is

  • [AIIMS 1998]
  • A

    Less than that of the bullet

  • B

    More than that of the bullet

  • C

    Same as that of the bullet

  • D

    Equal or less than that of the bullet

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