Answer:
the change in kinetic energy of the system is 0.577 J
Explanation:
Given;
mass of the bullet, m₁ = 6.25 g = 0.00625 kg
initial velocity of the bullet, u₁ = 365 m/s
mass of the crate, m₂ = 4.5 kg
initial velocity of the crate, u₂ = 0
distance moved by the system after collision, d = 0.15 m
Determine the final velocity of the system after collision;
m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = v (m₁ + m₂)
0.00625 x 365 + 4.5 x 0 = v(0.00625 + 4.5)
2.2813 + 0 = v(4.5063)
2.2813 = v(4.5063)
v = 2.2813 / 4.5063
v = 0.506 m/s
The change in kinetic energy of the system after collision is calculated as;
ΔK.E = ¹/₂ (m₁ + m₂)v²
ΔK.E = ¹/₂ (4.506) x 0.506²
ΔK.E = 0.577 J
Therefore, the change in kinetic energy of the system is 0.577 J
