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A lead bullet penetrates into a solid object and melts. Assuming that 40% of its kinetic energy is used to heat it, the initial speed of bullet is: (Given initial temperature of the bullet = 127°C), Melting point of the bullet = 327°C, Latent heat of fusion of lead = \(2.5 × 10^4 J kg^{–1}\) Specific heat capacity of lead = 125 J/kg K)

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • \(125\;ms^{–1}\)
  • \(500\;ms^{–1}\)
  • \(250\;ms^{–1}\)
  • \(600\;ms^{–1}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The initial speed of bullet is:

\(\frac{2}{5}×\frac{1}{2}mv^2=mL+msΔT\)

\(⇒\frac{v^2}{5}=2.5×10 ^4+125+200\)

\(⇒\frac{v^2}{5}=5×10^4\)

\(⇒ v = 500 \;m/s\)

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