Question

In a ballistic pendulum experiment, projectile 1 results in a max height,h, of the pendulum equal to 2.6cm. A second projectile (of the same mass) causes the pendulum to swing twixe as high, h2 = 5.2cm. The second projectile was how many times faster than the first?

Answer 1

The second projectile was travelling 1.4 times faster than the first. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.