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How can I calculate the force of a bullet shot against a wall if the velocity v and mass m are given?
pixel01 said:How can I calculate the force of a bullet shot against a wall if the velocity v and mass m are given?
berkeman said:Force = mass x acceleration, right? If the bullet doesn't deform as it stops, then you just need to graph the deceleration versus time, and that will net you the force versus time with a little math.
Is this homework? If so I should move it to Homework Help, Intro Physics.
I think you'll need more information that just the initial momentum (P). If you had the time (t) taken for the bullet to come to rest you could treat it as a simple 1-D collision:pixel01 said:How can I calculate the force of a bullet shot against a wall if the velocity v and mass m are given?
The mass and velocity only give you kinetic energy: E=m*v^2/2pixel01 said:How can I calculate the force of a bullet shot against a wall if the velocity v and mass m are given?
To calculate the force of a bullet shot against a wall, you will need to know the velocity of the bullet (v) and its mass (m). The formula for calculating force is F = m x v, where F is force, m is mass, and v is velocity.
The units used for calculating force will depend on the units used for velocity and mass. If velocity is given in meters per second and mass is given in kilograms, then the resulting force will be in Newtons (N).
The velocity of the bullet directly affects the force against the wall. The higher the velocity, the greater the force will be. This is because force is directly proportional to velocity in the formula F = m x v.
Yes, the mass of the bullet also plays a role in determining the force against the wall. In the formula F = m x v, mass is a factor in determining the force. The higher the mass of the bullet, the greater the force will be.
No, the force of a bullet shot against a wall can vary depending on factors such as the velocity and mass of the bullet, as well as the type of material the wall is made of. Additionally, factors such as air resistance and angle of impact can also affect the force against the wall.