Question

Three bullets are fired simultaneously by experts using three guns aimed toward the center of a circle where they mash into a stationary lump. The angle between each gun is 120°. The gun that fired one of the bullets has a mass of 58.634 grains and a speed of 363 m/s. The mass of the second bullet is also 58.634 grains but its speed is unknown. Remember 1 gram is equal to 15.432 grains. The third bullet is fired with a speed of 559 m/s and has an unknown mass. (a) What is the speed of the second bullet (5 points)? (b) What is the mass of the third bullet in grains (4 points)?

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