1. For elastic collisions (2 particles say) we have the following: 2m2 [m1 V1f = m2 V1,i m1 + m2| + [- - ]v2,i m1 + m2 2m1 ]V1,i+ [m2 – m1] V2,i V2.f * [m, + mv. m1 + m2 vzi = V1,i = v Use the equations above to predict the final value of v1f. Assume that the mass of the first particle is very much smaller than the mass of the larger particle.

1. For elastic collisions (2 particles say) we have the following: 2m2 [m1 V1f = m2 V1,i m1 + m2| + [- - ]v2,i m1 + m2 2m1 ]V1,i+ [m2 – m1] V2,i V2.f * [m, + mv. m1 + m2 vzi = V1,i = v Use the equations above to predict the final value of v1f. Assume that the mass of the first particle is very much smaller than the mass of the larger particle.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter11: Collisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38PQ

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