Conservation of Momentum

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CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM

Problem 1

A 0.25-kg arrow with a velocity of 15 m/s to the east strikes and pierces
the bulls eye of a 7.0-kg target. What is the final velocity of the combined mass?

Problem 2
While chasing an armed suspect into and onto an ice rink, a police constable
is shot. Fortunately, the constable is wearing a bullet­proof vest which absorbs
the bullet. If the muzzle velocity of the bullet is 350 m/s and the its mass is 100
g. Find the final velocity of the constable and bullet if her mass is 69.5 kg. Assume
all motion is in a straight line and ignore friction. Assume that the constable is at
rest.

Problem 3
A 1200-kg vehicle moving at 40 m/s westward collides with a 1100-kg
vehicle moving at a certain velocity in an opposite direction. After the collision,
the 1200-kg vehicle attains a velocity of 45 m/s westward while the 1100-kg
vehicle, 35 m/s eastward. Find the velocity of the 1100-kg vehicle before the
collision.

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