As Shown in the Figure, a Bullet of Mass 0

question 10

Multiple Choice

As shown in the figure, a bullet of mass 0.010 kg moving horizontally suddenly strikes a block of wood of mass 1.5 kg that is suspended as a pendulum. The bullet lodges in the wood, and together
They swing upward a vertical distance of 0.40 m. The length of the string is 2.0 m. What was the
Speed of the bullet just before it struck the wooden block?

• A) 250 m/s
• B) 67 ms
• C) 370 m/s
• D) 650 m/s
• E) 420 m/s

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Definitions:

Auditory Ossicles

The three bones of the middle ear that transmit the vibrations of the eardrum to the oval window.

Oval Window

The membrane separating the middle ear from the inner ear.

Transducer

A device that converts one form of energy into another, widely used in various applications, including in sensors and audio technology.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in the process of hearing.