A 16.2-g bullet with an initial speed of 850 m/s embeds itself in a 40.0-kg block, which is attached to a horizontal spring with a force constant of 1000 N/m. What is the maximum compression of the spring?
A)6.34 cm
B)5.57 cm
C)3.42 cm
D)1.26 cm
E)6.88 cm

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The Answer of A 16.2-g bullet with an initial speed of 850 m/s embeds itself in a 40.0-kg block, which is attached to a horizontal spring with a force constant of 1000 N/m. What is the maximum compression of the spring?
A)6.34 cm
B)5.57 cm
C)3.42 cm
D)1.26 cm
E)6.88 cm

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