Asked by Sarah
A 5-gram bullet going 200m/s hits a 40-gram "tin can" resting on a fence post. The bullet passes through the can emerging with a speed of 160m/s in the same direction. How fast, in the same direction, does the can go after the bullet has passed through.
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Answered by
bobpursley
Momentum applies.
5*200+ 40*0=5*160+ 40V
solve for V
5*200+ 40*0=5*160+ 40V
solve for V
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