Answer:
F Â = 183.153 N
Explanation:
given,
mass of the toothpick = 0.12 g = 0.00012 kg Â
initial velocity = 227 m/s  Â
final velocity = 0 m/s   Â
penetration depth = 16 mm = 0.016 m    Â
using the equation of motion    Â
v² - u² = 2 a s              Â
0 - u² = 2 a s                   Â
- 221² = 2 × a × 0.016   Â
a = 1526281.25 m/s²      Â
Force is equal to      Â
F = m a
 = 0.00012 × 1526281.25
F Â = 183.153 N