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How does Newton's 3rd Law Of Motion Prevent A Bullet From Entering Your Face?

If the two forces are equal and directed to different parts?

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Which mass is greater? The bullet or your face?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    It doesn't. Your face hits it with the same force it hits your face but it's traveling at such a high speed it will take a much greater force to stop it

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