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Q.

A rifle resting against a cushion fires a bullet as shown. Figure (a) below shows the event before firing the bullet. After firing the bullet, the rifle compresses the cushion by 25 mm and comes to rest.

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a

The change in momentum of the bullet is 14.7 Kg/m/s.

b

The recoil speed of the rifle immediately after firing 3.5 m/s. 

c

The average force exerted by the cushion in stopping the rifle 1.03 KN.

d

Work done  on the is 25.73 J

answer is A, B, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

Δp=mΔv=0.0525(280-0)=14.7kgms-1 4.20×v=14.7 v=3.5 ms-1

Work done on  the rifle =Change in kinetic energy of the rifle =12×4.2×3.52 J =25.73 J

Fav×0.025=12×4.20×3.52, Fav1.03×103 N  

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