The muzzle velocity of a 3.30 g bullet fired from a rifle is 965 ms-1 just as it leaves the 45.0 cm barrel. Assume that the barrel is frictionless and a constant horizontal acceleration of the bullet in the barrel. What is the force exerted by the rifle on the bullet while it is in the barrel?
A 3314.5 N
B 3514.50 N
C 3414.50 N
D 3427.50 N
Solution
Correct Answer: Option C