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How much internal energy is generated when a $20.0 \mathrm{g}$ lead bullet, traveling at $7.00 \times 10^{2} \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s},$ comes to a stop as it strikes a metal plate?
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First, we need to find the kinetic energy of the bullet before it strikes the metal plate. The formula for kinetic energy is KE = (1/2)mv^2, where m is the mass of the bullet and v is its velocity. Show more…
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