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Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter12: Coupled Oscillations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.25P

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Figure shows a ballistic pendulum, a simple system for measuring
the speed of a bullet. A bullet of mass mB makes a completely inelastic
collision with a block of wood of mass mW, which is suspended like a
pendulum. After the impact, the block swings up to a maximum height h.
In terms of h, mB, and mW, what is the initial speed v1 of the bullet?

L.
Before collision
mB
L.
Top of swing
Immediately
after collision
mB + mw

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