Solve Inelastic Collision: 20g Bullet & 3.8kg Pendulum

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The problem involves a 20g bullet traveling at 250m/s embedding itself in a 3.8kg pendulum. The solution requires applying the law of conservation of momentum to determine the pendulum's horizontal swing distance. The discussion indicates that the user successfully solved the problem after receiving assistance. The context emphasizes the importance of understanding inelastic collisions in physics. This scenario illustrates practical applications of momentum conservation principles.
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A 20g rifle bullet traveling 250m/s buries it self in a 3.8kg pendulum hanging on a 2.3m-long string. how far does the pendulum swing horizontally?

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Just using the law of conservation of momentum[/color]
 
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