kinetic energy

A bullet is fired from a gun, penetrates into a sand wall, and stops. Where does its kinetic energy go?

When a bullet is fired from a gun, its kinetic energy is initially high due to its velocity. Upon striking the sand wall, the bullet penetrates and eventually stops. The kinetic energy of the bullet is converted into several forms of energy. Primarily, it is transformed into heat energy, which is absorbed by the bullet, … Read more