Answer
3.248 J
Work Step by Step
We know that the energy of the pellet is equal to its initial energy minus the energy gained by the pendulum. Thus, we find:
$K=3.25 - (.4)(9.81)(5\times10^{-4})=\fbox{3.248 J}$
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