How does the force on the rifle compare with the force on the bullet, and why? View Available Hint(s)for Part A The force on the rifle is greater than the force on the bullet because the mass of the rifle is greater. The force on the rifle is less than the force on the bullet because the mass of the rifle is greater. The magnitude of the force of the rifle is equal to the magnitude of force on the bullet and the forces are in the opposite direction, because for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The magnitude of the force of the rifle is equal to the magnitude of force on the bullet and both forces are in the same direction, because for every action there is an equal reaction