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Homework Statement
A .22 rifle bullet, traveling at 357 m/s, strikes a block of soft wood, which it penetrates to a depth of 0.131 m. The block of wood is clamped in place and doesn't move. The mass of the bullet is 1.65 g. Assume a constant retarding force.
What is the average speed of the bullet while it is being stopped by the wood?
Homework Equations
F=m(a)
V=d/t
d=x_o + V_o*(t) + 1/2at^2
The Attempt at a Solution
I thought the average speed while it is beings stopped would just be the 357 m/s but its not :(
any help on how to find this? i don't really like the wording of this question. it's kind of confusing to me.
Thanks