STANDARDPhysics-Laws of Motion

STANDARD Physics Force and Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A bullet of mass 40 g moving with a speed of 90 m s⁻¹ enters a heavy wooden block and is stopped after a distance of 60 cm. The average resistive force exerted by the block on the bullet is

A

180 N

B

220 N

C

270 N

D

320 N

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Using the equation v² = u² - 2as, where u = 90 m s⁻¹, v = 0, and s = 0.6 m, we find the acceleration a = -6750 m s⁻². The force is F = ma = (0.04 kg)(6750 m s⁻²) = 270 N. The negative sign indicates retardation.

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