Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 11 · Question 19

A hammer with 10 J of kinetic energy hits a nail and pushes it 5.0 mm into a plank. Both the hammer and nail come to rest after the collision. What is the approximate average force that acts on the nail while it moves through 5.0 mm?

1. A0.050 N
2. B2.0 N
3. C50 N
4. D2000 N

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