For a ballistic study, a 1.9 g mass bullet is fired into softwood. The bullet strikes the wood surface with a velocity of 380 m/s and penetrates 0.15 m. Find the deceleration in m/s^2.

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions
Section6.3: Relative Velocity
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For a ballistic study, a 1.9 g mass bullet is fired into softwood. The bullet strikes the wood surface with a velocity of 380 m/s and penetrates 0.15 m. Find the deceleration in m/s^2.

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