The depth of the bullet’s penetration into the block.
Answer to Problem 24P
The depth of the bullet’s penetration into the block is
Explanation of Solution
Assume equal firing speeds and equal forces required for the two bullets to push wood fibers apart. This equal forces act backward on two bullets.
Write the expression for law of conservation of energy for first bullet.
Here,
Write the expression for initial kinetic energy of the first bullet.
Here,
Write the expression for mechanical energy of the system.
Here,
Write the expression for law of conservation of momentum for second bullet.
Here,
Rewrite the above expression for mass and velocity.
Here,
Write the expression for law of conservation of energy for second bullet.
Here,
Write the expression for initial kinetic energy of the second bullet.
Here,
Write the expression for mechanical energy of the system.
Here,
Write the expression for final kinetic energy of the second bullet.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute the equations (II) and (III) in equation (I).
Substitute
Rewrite the above expression for
Substitute
Substitute the equations (VI), (VII) and (VIII) in equation (V).
Substitute
Substitute equation (XI) in above relation.
Substitute equation (X) in above relation.
Therefore, the depth of the bullet’s penetration into the block is
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