Answer:
(a)2.7 m/s
(b) 5.52 m/s
Explanation:
The total of the system would be conserved as no external force is acting on it.
Initial momentum = final momentum
⇒(4.30 g × 943 m/s) + (730 g × 0) = (4.30 g × 484 m/s) + (730 g × v)
⇒ 730 ×v = (4054.9 - 2081.2) =1973.7
⇒v=2.7 m/s
Thus, the resulting speed of the block is 2.7 m/s.
(b) since, the momentum is conserved, the speed of the bullet-block center of mass would be constant.
Thus, the speed of the bullet-block center of mass is 5.52 m/s.
Answer: 31.6ft
Explanation:
Check the attachment for the diagram.
According to the right angle triangle AEC, we will use Pythagoras theorem to get |AC|. Note that |AE| = |AB| - |CD|
that is 20ft - 10ft = 10ft
According to the theorem, the square of the sum of the adjacent side and the opposite side is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
|AE|^2 + |EC|^2 = |AC|^2
10^2 + 30^2 = |AC|^2
100 + 900 = |AC|^2
|AC| = √1000
|AC| = 31.6ft
Therefore, the wire should be anchored 31.6ft to the ground to minimize the amount of wire needed.
