A bullet enters a wooden block with initial speed

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A bullet enters a wooden block with initial speed v0v_0. While penetrating the first 1 m of the block, its speed reduces from v0v_0 to v0/2v_0/2. Assuming that the block exerts a constant retarding force on the bullet throughout the motion, determine the total distance the bullet travels inside the block before coming to rest.

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