In: Physics
A bullet with a mass m b = 11.5 g is fired into a block of wood at velocity v b = 265 m/s. The block is attached to a spring that has a spring constant k of 205 N/m. The block and bullet continue to move, compressing the spring by 35.0 cm before the whole system momentarily comes to a stop. Assuming that the surface on which the block is resting is frictionless, determine the mass of the wooden block. From left to right, a bullet of mass m subscript b has a velocity of v subscript b with a velocity vector pointing directly to the right. The vector points toward a block that is attached on its right face to a spring of force constant k. The other end of the spring is attached to a fixed, vertical surface. mass of wooden block: kg