Let F be the magnitude of the frictional force. This force performs an amount of work W on the bullet such that
W = -Fx
where x is the distance over which F is acting. This is the only force acting on the bullet as it penetrates the tree. The work-energy theorem says the total work performed on a body is equal to the change in that body's kinetic energy, so we have
W = ∆K
-Fx = 0 - 1/2 mv²
where m is the body's mass and v is its speed.
Solve for F and plug in the given information:
F = mv²/(2x)
F = (0.00426 kg) (881 m/s)² / (2 (0.0444 m))
F = 37,234.8 N ≈ 37.2 kN
According to above question ~
Let's find the charge (q) by using formula ~
Hence, 12 coulombs of charge flow past any point in the wire in 3 seconds