College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 6 - Linear Momentum and Collisions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 215: 6

Answer

$\Delta p=4.05 \space Kg.m/s$

Work Step by Step

The change in the momentum of the bullet can be determined as follows: $\Delta p=m\Delta v$ $\implies \Delta p=m(v_f-v_i)$ We plug in the known values to obtain: $\Delta p=0.015(120-(-150))$ (The negative sign with initial value indicates the opposite direction) This simplifies to: $\Delta p=4.05 \space Kg.m/s$
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