9. A 60.0-gram lead bullet hits a steel plate, both initially at 19 °C. The bullet melts and splatters on impact. Assuming that the bullet receives 78% of its kinetic energy as heat energy, at what minimum speed must it be traveling to melt on impact? (The melting temperature of Lead is 327°C) m/s

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9. A 60.0-gram lead bullet hits a steel plate, both initially at 19 °C. The bullet melts and splatters on impact. Assuming
that the bullet receives 78% of its kinetic energy as heat energy, at what minimum speed must it be traveling to melt on
impact? (The melting temperature of Lead is 327°C)
m/s
Transcribed Image Text:9. A 60.0-gram lead bullet hits a steel plate, both initially at 19 °C. The bullet melts and splatters on impact. Assuming that the bullet receives 78% of its kinetic energy as heat energy, at what minimum speed must it be traveling to melt on impact? (The melting temperature of Lead is 327°C) m/s
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