speed of 341 meters per second toward a wood block of mass 249 grams initially at rest on a very smooth surface. a. What is the change in momentum of the bullet if it becomes embedded in the block? b. What is the change in momentum of the bullet if it ricochets in the opposite direction with a speed of 330 meters per second?

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A bullet of mass 18.4 grams is fired with a speed of 341 meters per second toward a wood block of mass 249 grams initially at rest on a very smooth surface.

a. What is the change in momentum of the bullet if it becomes embedded in the block?

b. What is the change in momentum of the bullet if it ricochets in the opposite direction with a speed of 330 meters per second? 

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