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When fired, crossbow launches a bolt with a speed of 75 m/s. The bolt has a mass of 65 g. Is it possible to calculate the work done firing the bolt? If so, calculate the work. If not, identify what additional information would be required to calculate the work.

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Yes, it is possible to calculate the work done in firing the bolt. The work done can be determined using the formula:

Work = (1/2) * mass * velocity^2

Given:
Mass (m) = 65 g (converting grams to kilograms)
Velocity (v) = 75 m/s

First, let's convert the mass to kilograms:

Mass (m) = 65 g = 65/1000 kg = 0.065 kg

Now we can calculate the work:

Work = (1/2) * 0.065 kg * (75 m/s)^2

Simplifying this expression:

Work ≈ 182.81 Joules

Therefore, the work done in firing the bolt is approximately 182.81 Joules.
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