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Q13:
A bullet of mass 10 g travelling horizontally with a velocity of 150 $m s^{-1}$ strikes a stationary wooden block and comes to rest in 0.03 s. Calculate the distance of penetration of the bullet into the block. Also calculate the magnitude of the force exerted by the wooden block on the bullet.
Solution :
Step 1: Given Variables and Unit Conversion
To ensure dimensional consistency, we convert all physical quantities into SI units (kg, m, s).
- Mass of bullet ($m$) = $10\text{ g} = 0.01\text{ kg}$
- Initial velocity ($u$) = $150\text{ m s}^{-1}$
- Final velocity ($v$) = $0\text{ m s}^{-1}$ (as the bullet comes to rest)
- Time taken ($t$) = $0.03\text{ s}$
Step 2: Determining Acceleration
Using the first equation of motion [Per Newton’s Equations of Linear Motion]:
$v = u + at$
$0 = 150 + a(0.03)$
$a = -\frac{150}{0.03} = -5000\text{ m s}^{-2}$
The negative sign indicates retardation caused by the wooden block.
Step 3: Calculating Distance of Penetration ($s$)
Using the second equation of motion:
$s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
$s = (150)(0.03) + \frac{1}{2}(-5000)(0.03)^2$
$s = 4.5 + (-2500)(0.0009)$
$s = 4.5 - 2.25 = 2.25\text{ m}$
Step 4: Calculating Force Exerted ($F$)
Applying Newton's Second Law of Motion ($F = ma$):
$F = (0.01\text{ kg}) \times (-5000\text{ m s}^{-2})$
$F = -50\text{ N}$
[Justification: The negative sign signifies that the force exerted by the wooden block is in the direction opposite to the motion of the bullet.]
Step 5: Summary of Results
| Physical Quantity | Result |
|---|---|
| Distance of penetration | $2.25\text{ m}$ |
| Magnitude of Force | $50\text{ N}$ |
Final Solution: The distance of penetration of the bullet is 2.25 m, and the magnitude of the force exerted by the wooden block is 50 N.
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