Physics rifle problem -- Forces and acceleration of the bullet

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on solving the physics rifle problem involving a bullet of mass 10g, which accelerates down a 0.50m barrel in 2.0ms. The muzzle velocity can be calculated using kinematic equations, specifically the SUVAT equations, which relate displacement, initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and time. The average force acting on the bullet as it comes to rest after penetrating a target can be determined using Newton's second law, F = ma, where 'a' is the calculated deceleration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of kinematic equations (SUVAT)
  • Basic knowledge of Newton's laws of motion
  • Ability to perform unit conversions (grams to kilograms, milliseconds to seconds)
  • Familiarity with calculating force using F = ma
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  • Study the SUVAT equations in detail for motion with constant acceleration
  • Learn how to convert units effectively, especially for mass and time
  • Explore examples of calculating average force in collision scenarios
  • Investigate the effects of air resistance on projectile motion
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Homework Statement



A rifle bullet of mass 10g is fired and takes 2.0 ms to travel down the rifle barrel of length 0.50m with constant acceleration

  1. Calculate the muzzle velocity (bullet velocity on leaving the barrel)
  2. Calculate the acceleration in the barrel
  3. After traveling a short distance through air, the resistance of which can be neglected, the bullet hits a target and penetrated to a depth of 2.5 cm. Calculate the average force acting on of the bullet while it is coming to rest.

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The Attempt at a Solution


m=10 t=2ms=0.002 s l=0.5 m
  1. I don't know this one but I need it to get the other answers
  2. a = 0-v/0.002 Then use v that I get in 1)?
  3. Do I just use F = ma here? after getting a in 2)
 
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I suggest you look up and study the suvat equations. They are basic kinematic relations for motion with constant acceleration.
 

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