In figure (a), a 5.00 g bullet is fired horizontally at two blocks at rest on a frictionless tabletop. The bullet passes through block 1 (mass 1.20 kg) and embeds itself in block 2 (mass 1.80 kg). The blocks end up with speeds \( v_1 = 0.630 \, \text{m/s} \) and \( v_2 = 1.40 \, \text{m/s} \) (figure (b)). Neglect the mass removed from the first block by the bullet.### Diagram Explanation:- **Figure (a):** Shows the initial setup with a bullet approaching two stationary blocks on a frictionless surface. Block 1 is labeled with the number "1," and block 2 is labeled with the number "2."- **Figure (b):** Demonstrates the situation after the bullet has passed through block 1 and embedded into block 2. Block 1 moves with velocity \( v_1 \) to the right, and block 2 moves with velocity \( v_2 \) to the right.### Questions:(a) Find the speed of the bullet as it leaves block 1.\[ \text{m/s} \](b) Find the speed of the bullet as it enters block 1.\[ \text{m/s} \]

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In figure (a), a 5.00 g bullet is fired horizontally at two blocks at rest on a frictionless tabletop. The bullet passes through block 1 (mass 1.20 kg) and embeds itself in block 2 (mass 1.80 kg). The blocks end up with speeds v = 0.630 m/s and vz = 1.40 m/s (figure (b)). Neglect the mass removed from the first block by the bullet. Frictionless 2. (a) V (6) (a) Find the speed of the bullet as it leaves block 1. m/s (b) Find the speed of the bullet as it enters block 1. m/s

In figure (a), a 5.00 g bullet is fired horizontally at two blocks at rest on a frictionless tabletop. The bullet passes through block 1 (mass 1.20 kg) and embeds itself in block 2 (mass 1.80 kg). The blocks end up with speeds v = 0.630 m/s and vz = 1.40 m/s (figure (b)). Neglect the mass removed from the first block by the bullet. Frictionless 2. (a) V (6) (a) Find the speed of the bullet as it leaves block 1. m/s (b) Find the speed of the bullet as it enters block 1. m/s

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