Physics Worksheet
Recoil
For each of the following situations…
a. Draw a vector diagram
b. List seven pieces of information you know
c. Write the equation you will use to solve the problem
d. Solve the problem
1. A 0.27 kg bullet is fired from a 4.1 kg gun. The bullet leaves the gun at a speed of 200 m/sec.
What is the recoil speed of the gun?
2. Captain jack Sparrow fires an 18.9 kg cannonball from a 276.2 kg cannon. The cannonball leaves
the cannon at 58 m/sec. What is the recoil speed of the cannon?
3. The 18.9 kg cannonball traveling at 58 m/sec hits a stationary, 150 kg iron box, which is later
identified as Davey Jones Locker. After the collision the cannonball and Davey Jones Locker
travel together at what speed?