Find the force exerted on a bullet as it travels through the barrel

[trivk96]

Homework Statement

A 5.1 g bullet leaves the muzzle of a rifle with
a speed of 467 m/s.
What constant force is exerted on the bullet
while it is traveling down the 0.5 m length of
the barrel of the rifle?
Answer in units of N

Homework Equations

V²=V_o²+2a(x-x_o)
F=ma

The Attempt at a Solution

467²=2a(.5-0)
a=218089

F=.051*218089
F= 1112.2539

 

[NascentOxygen]

Looks right.