Is there a formula for calculating recoil velocity?

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A formula for calculating recoil velocity involves understanding the relationship between the mass of the projectile and the mass of the gun. The discussion suggests that the fraction of the gun's mass represented by the projectile (Mp/Mg) can be used to determine the gun's rearward acceleration based on the projectile's forward acceleration. Specifically, if Mp/Mg equals a certain fraction (n), then the gun's acceleration (Ag) can be calculated as the projectile's acceleration (Ap) multiplied by that fraction. This approach provides a conceptual framework for calculating recoil velocity without complex mathematics. Overall, the discussion highlights a basic method for estimating recoil based on mass ratios and acceleration.
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Hiya peeps,

Im wondering is dere a formula for recoil velocity?

Thanks
 
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I'm not much good at math, and I'm making this up on the spot, but I would asume that one could find what fraction of the the gun's mass the projectile has (Mp/Mg), and the gun's rearward acceleration will be that same fraction of the projectile's forward acceleration. So if Mp/Mg = n, then Ap x n should = Ag.
 

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