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A bullet is fired into a target and loses half its velocity after penetrating 3cm. How much further will it penetrate before coming to rest?

A1 cm
B2 cm
C3 cm
D1.5 cm

✓ Correct Answer: A1 cm

Using v^2 - u^2 = 2as, the ratio of further distance to initial penetration is 1:3 for a 50% velocity drop.

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