The force exerted by a bullet depends on several factors, including the mass of the bullet, the velocity at which it is traveling, and the area over which the force is applied.

To calculate the force of an average bullet, we can use the following formula:

```

Force = Mass × Acceleration

```

where:

- Force is measured in newtons (N)

- Mass is measured in kilograms (kg)

- Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²)

For an average bullet with a mass of 8 grams (0.008 kg) and a velocity of 300 meters per second (m/s), the force exerted by the bullet can be calculated as follows:

```

Force = 0.008 kg × (300 m/s / 0.001 s)

= 24,000 N

```

Therefore, the force exerted by an average bullet is approximately 24,000 N.