A 2.0 g bullet leaves the barrel of a gun at a speed of270 m/s. (a) Find its kinetic energy. = J (b) Find the average force exerted by the expanding gases on thebullet as it moves the length of the 50 cm long barrel. = N

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2021-01-16

A 2.0 g bullet leaves the barrel of a gun at a speed of270 m/s.
(a) Find its kinetic energy.
= J
(b) Find the average force exerted by the expanding gases on thebullet as it moves the length of the 50 cm long barrel.
= N

Answer & Explanation

Khribechy

Khribechy

Skilled2021-01-17Added 100 answers

K=(12)mv2=(12)(0.002kg)(270m/s)2= 72.9 Joules
Work = K = force *distance so: force=K/dist=72.9 Joules/0.50 meter=145.8 Newtons

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