A bullet is fired through a board 20.0 cm thick in such a way that the bullet's line of motion is perpendicular to the face of the board. The initial speed of the bullet is 530 m/s and it emerges from the other side of the board with a speed of 430 m/s. (a) Find the acceleration of the bullet as it passes through the board. m/s² (b) Find the total time the bullet is in contact with the board. S

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A bullet is fired through a board 20.0 cm thick in such a way that the bullet's line of motion is perpendicular to the face of
the board. The initial speed of the bullet is 530 m/s and it emerges from the other side of the board with a speed of
430 m/s.
(a) Find the acceleration of the bullet as it passes through the board.
m/s²
(b) Find the total time the bullet is in contact with the board.
S
Transcribed Image Text:A bullet is fired through a board 20.0 cm thick in such a way that the bullet's line of motion is perpendicular to the face of the board. The initial speed of the bullet is 530 m/s and it emerges from the other side of the board with a speed of 430 m/s. (a) Find the acceleration of the bullet as it passes through the board. m/s² (b) Find the total time the bullet is in contact with the board. S
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