Problem 6.1 (The ballistic pendulum) A ballistic pendulum can be used to de- termine the speed of the bullet fired from a rifle by determining its effect when it hits and is embedded in a pendulum. Consider a ballistic pendulum that con- sists of a suspended block of wood of mass M. A bullet of mass m and initial velocity v is fired into and becomes embedded in the block. To block swings up- wards a height h. (See Figure 6.9) Derive an equation for v in terms of the given quantities.

Problem 6.1 (The ballistic pendulum) A ballistic pendulum can be used to de- termine the speed of the bullet fired from a rifle by determining its effect when it hits and is embedded in a pendulum. Consider a ballistic pendulum that con- sists of a suspended block of wood of mass M. A bullet of mass m and initial velocity v is fired into and becomes embedded in the block. To block swings up- wards a height h. (See Figure 6.9) Derive an equation for v in terms of the given quantities.