Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A bullet of mass $8.0\,\text{g}$ has a speed of $300\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ before it strikes a target. It then comes to rest after $100\,\mu\text{s}$. What is the average force exerted on the bullet by the target?

  • A$24\,\text{N}$
  • B$240\,\text{N}$
  • C$2400\,\text{N}$
  • D$24\,000\,\text{N}$

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