A 162-G Bullet with an Initial Speed of 850 M/s Embeds

question 78

Multiple Choice

A 16.2-g bullet with an initial speed of 850 m/s embeds itself in a 40.0-kg block, which is attached to a horizontal spring with a force constant of 1000 N/m. What is the maximum compression of the spring?

• A)6.34 cm
• B)5.57 cm
• C)3.42 cm
• D)1.26 cm
• E)6.88 cm