A) \[\frac{{{n}^{2}}}{2n-1}\]
B) \[\frac{2{{n}^{2}}}{n-1}\]
C) Infinite
D) n
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
| Let u be initial velocity of the bullet of mass m. After passing through a plank of width x, its velocity decreases to v. |
| \[\therefore \] \[u-v=\frac{4}{n}or,v=u-\frac{4}{n}=\frac{u(n-1)}{n}\] |
| If F be the retarding force applied by each plank, then using work - energy theorem, |
| \[\operatorname{Fx}=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}-\frac{1}{2}m{{v}^{2}}\]\[=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}-\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}\frac{{{(n-1)}^{2}}}{{{n}^{2}}}\]\[=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}\left[ \frac{1-{{(n-1)}^{2}}}{{{n}^{2}}} \right]\] |
| \[Fx=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}\left( \frac{2n-1}{{{n}^{2}}} \right)\] |
| Let P be the number of plank required to stop the bullet. |
| Total distance travelled by the bullet before coming to rest = Px |
| Using work-energy theorem again, |
| \[F\left( Px \right)=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}-0\] |
| Or, \[P(Fx)=P\left[ \frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}\frac{(2n-1)}{{{n}^{2}}} \right]=\frac{1}{2}m{{u}^{2}}\] |
| \[\therefore \] \[P=\frac{{{n}^{2}}}{2n-1}\] |
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