A particle A of mass m moving with an initial velocity u makes a 'head-on' collision with another particle Bof mass 2m, B being initially at rest. In terms of u, calculate the final velocity of A if the collision is (i) elastic, (ii) inelastic, (assume that the two particles adhere on collision). [AEB, '79]

A particle A of mass m moving with an initial velocity u makes a 'head-on' collision with another particle Bof mass 2m, B being initially at rest. In terms of u, calculate the final velocity of A if the collision is (i) elastic, (ii) inelastic, (assume that the two particles adhere on collision). [AEB, '79]

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.28P

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