esco4706
Jan24-07, 01:40 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
a 3 gram bullet traveling at 350m/s squared hits a tree and slows down uniformly to a stop while penetrating a distance of 12 cm into the tree's trunk. What was the force exerted on the bullet bringing it to rest?
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solutionI know the speed is 350m/s , the weight is .003 kg, and the distance it traveled is .12 m. I cant figure out how to get the newtons so i can get the joules. I am stuck.
a 3 gram bullet traveling at 350m/s squared hits a tree and slows down uniformly to a stop while penetrating a distance of 12 cm into the tree's trunk. What was the force exerted on the bullet bringing it to rest?
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solutionI know the speed is 350m/s , the weight is .003 kg, and the distance it traveled is .12 m. I cant figure out how to get the newtons so i can get the joules. I am stuck.