Determine the magnitude and direction of the friction force

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Question: A rifle bullet with a mass of 17.0 g traveling toward the right at 240 m/s strikes a large bag of sand and penetrates it to a depth of 21.9 cm.

Part A: Determine the magnitude and direction of the friction force (assumed constant) that acts on the bullet.

I need help to determine the magnitude and direction of the friction force.

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