Purchase Solution

Inelastic collision and ballistic pendulum

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

- A 38g bullet is fired at a stationary bag which is hanging vertically from the ceiling. The speed of the bullet is 180m/s. If the mass of the bag is 5.0kg, what is the maximum height it will reach?

- A spring is compress 8.7cm between two carts of 1.0kg and 1.5kg respectively. If the spring constant is 89N/m what is the velocity of the heavier cart.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

When a bullet ( of mass 'm') hits a Block ( of mass M) with a speed 'v' and get arrested in the block, the bullet and block system will start moving with a speed 'Vb'.

This speed can be calculated from the law of conservation of Momentum. The solution is a detailed answer with all the calculations shown.

Solution Preview

Please see the attachment for a more detailed solution.

When a bullet ( of mass 'm') hits a Block ( of mass M) with a speed 'v' and get arrested in the block, the bullet and block system will start moving with a speed 'Vb'.

This speed can be calculated from the law of conservation of Momentum as

For the qn no 2) :

When a bullet ( of mass 'm') hits a Block ( of mass M) with a ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

Introduction to Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials

This quiz is for any area of science. Test yourself to see what knowledge of nanotechnology you have. This content will also make you familiar with basic concepts of nanotechnology.

Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.

Intro to the Physics Waves

Some short-answer questions involving the basic vocabulary of string, sound, and water waves.

Variables in Science Experiments

How well do you understand variables? Test your knowledge of independent (manipulated), dependent (responding), and controlled variables with this 10 question quiz.