The force that propels a cannonball when fired from a cannon is
A)huge compared to the recoil force on the cannon.
B)equal and opposite to the force the ball exerts on the cannon.
C)in some cases, equal and opposite to the force the ball exerts on the cannon.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Thus, the force propelling the cannonball is equal and opposite to the force the ball exerts on the cannon.

The Force That Propels a Cannonball When Fired from a Cannon