The correct answer to the question is 130.4 N.
CALCULATION;
The mass of the bullet is given as m = 28 gram = 0. 028 kg.
The initial velocity of the bullet u = 55 m/s
The final velocity of the bullet v = 18 m/s.
The distance covered by the bullet through the sand bag s = 29 cm.
= 0.29 m
Let the acceleration of the bullet is a .
From equation of kinematics, we know that-
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The negative sign is used due to the fact that force is opposing in nature. Its velocity is decreasing with time.
From Newton's second law of motion, we know that net force on a body is equal to the product of mass with acceleration.
Mathematically F = ma.
Hence, the frictional force exerted on the bullet is calculated as -
F = m × a
= 0.028 × (-4656.897) N
= -130.4 N [ANS]
Here, N ( newton) stands for the unit of force.