How much mechanical energy was lost during the collision

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Problem: A bullet of mass 0.014 kg and initial speed 440 m/s penetrates an initially stationary wooden block with a of mass 0.44 kg and lodges in it.

Part A: How much mechanical energy was lost during the collision?

I want help to find how much mechanical energy was lost during the collision and this mechanical energy was transformed into sound and friction generated heat.

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