A bullet at embeds in a block on a frictionless surface. What is the speed of the block+bullet immediately after?
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Explanation
Momentum conservation: , giving .
AP Physics 1· difficulty 3/5
A bullet at embeds in a block on a frictionless surface. What is the speed of the block+bullet immediately after?
Explanation
Momentum conservation: , giving .
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