(a) The time taken the block to reach the ground once it flies off the edge of the table is 0.47 s.
(b) The initial horizontal velocity of the block as it flies off the table is 3.91 m/s.
(c) The initial speed of the bullet is 237.5 m/s.
Time of motion of the block
The time of motion of the block is calculated as follows;
h = ¹/₂gt²
where;
- h is height of the table
- t is time of motion
t = √(2h/g)
t = √( (2 x 1.08) / 9.8)
t = 0.47 s
Initial horizontal velocity of the block
x = vt
v = x/t
v = (1.84)/(0.47)
v = 3.91 m/s
Initial speed of the bullet
m1u1 + m2u2 = v(m1 + m2)
where;
- m1 is mass of bullet
- m2 is mass of block
- u1 is initial velocity of the bullet
- u2 is the initial velocity of the block
- v is initial horizontal velocity of the block as it flies off the table
0.00611(u1) + 0.365(0) = 3.91(0.00611 + 0.365)
0.00611u1 = 1.451
u1 = 1.451/0.00611
u1 = 237.5 m/s
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