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A gun fires 6 bullets per second into a target. The mass of each bullet is 3g & the speed of 500 m/s. Find the average force required to hold the gun in position.
Tnxskeeter said:Impulse equation ...
$F \cdot \Delta t = m \cdot \Delta v$
HallsofIvy said:You titled this "momentum" so it looks like you already knew the basic idea. The momentum of a single bullet is "mass times velocity" and you are given both of those. Of course, the momentum of 6 bullets is 6 times the momentum of a single bullet. Since this all happens in one second, divide by one second to get the force.
Serious question - is it harder to type “thanks” or “tnx “ on your phone? On mine the latter will auto correct to something else so it’s actually harder.Joe_1234 said:Tnx
The average force is the total force applied over a certain period of time, divided by the duration of that time period.
To calculate the average force, you would need to measure the total force applied to hold the gun in position and the duration of time for which it was held. Then, divide the total force by the time duration to get the average force.
Knowing the average force required to hold a gun in position can help in understanding the amount of strength and stability needed for proper handling and shooting of the gun. It can also aid in determining the potential fatigue and strain on the person holding the gun.
The average force required to hold a gun in position can be affected by various factors such as the weight and design of the gun, the strength and stability of the person holding the gun, and external forces such as recoil or wind.
Yes, the average force required to hold a gun in position can vary for different individuals depending on their strength, stability, and experience with handling guns. It can also vary for the same individual depending on the type of gun and external conditions.