Question

The mass of the bullet is 0.01 kg and the mass of the block is 0.99 kg. The bullet is fired into the block and becomes imbedded in it. The bullet-block combination rises by 0.05 meters. What potential energy is stored in the pendulum (bullet-block combination)?

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass of bullet- block combination = 1kg

Height that the combination rises= 0.05 m

Potential stored = P.E= mgh

= 1 kg×9.8m/s²× 0.05m

=0.49 J