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Q · Newton's Laws of MotionMedium · 45s
A bullet fired into wood stops quickly but in hay it travels farther. Why?
TopicNewton's Laws of Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Denser wood exerts greater force, stopping the bullet faster.
Final Answer: Option A — Wood applies a greater retarding force