Physics of Motion: Bullet vs. Bowling Ball

Which object has more kinetic energy given the initial conditions?

• The bullet

• The bowling ball

• Both have the same kinetic energy

• Neither has kinetic energy

When a constant force is applied, which object takes longer to stop in terms of time?

• The bowling ball

• Neither can be stopped

• Both take the same time

• The bullet

When a constant force is applied, which object takes longer to stop in terms of distance?

• The bullet

• The bowling ball

• Both take the same distance

• Neither can be stopped

In a completely inelastic collision, what happens to the bullet?

• It rebounds at a higher speed

• It continues at the same speed

• It lodges into the bowling ball

• It stops completely

Why does the bullet always lose in collisions with the bowling ball?

• Because it is faster

• Because it has more kinetic energy

• Because it has less initial momentum

• Because it is lighter