Physics

Physics

Problem

A bullet of mass 20 g20\,\text{g} is fired with speed 300 m s−1300\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1} at 60∘60^{\circ} above the horizontal and exits a wooden plank with speed 150 m s−1150\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1} at 30∘30^{\circ} below the horizontal, both motions lying in the same vertical plane. Taking the positive xx-direction as horizontal rightward and positive yy-direction as upward, calculate the magnitude of the change in the bullet’s momentum vector.

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