Capital Punishment @ the Dark Ages Penitentiary.

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The discussion centers on a homework problem regarding the feasibility of using a bullet ten times the mass of the rifle at the Dark Ages Penitentiary. Participants conclude that the statement is true, as such a bullet would not fit in a standard rifle. The conversation highlights the absurdity of the scenario while noting that modern advancements, such as depleted-uranium bullets, could make similar concepts more plausible today. Ultimately, the consensus is that the question reflects a lack of understanding of basic physics principles.

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This discussion is beneficial for students of physics, firearm enthusiasts, and individuals interested in the ethical implications of capital punishment and historical practices.

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Homework Statement


In an effort to exact the most severe capital punishment upon a rather unpopular prisoner, the execution team at the Dark Ages Penitentiary search for a bullet which is ten times as massive as the rifle itself. Obviously this team did not know enough physics to know that it was a BAD idea.

True or False?

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I'm assuming that it is True because the bulet would not fit in the gun.

Am I correct??
 
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It is conceivable, albeit ridiculous, that the "bullet" could be a long lead rod that weighed more than the gun. TODAY, on the other had, it would be much more feasible since you could use a long depleted-uranium bullet in a light-weight gun.

In any case, it's a silly concept.
 
phinds said:
It is conceivable, albeit ridiculous, that the "bullet" could be a long lead rod that weighed more than the gun. TODAY, on the other had, it would be much more feasible since you could use a long depleted-uranium bullet in a light-weight gun.

In any case, it's a silly concept.

I submitted the assignment, and the answer was True. I can see what you mean though. I wonder where the teacher comes up with questions like this. haha
 

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