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Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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ISBN:9780534408961

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 9.32P

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During an elastic collision, a proton with a velocity of 5000 m/s [forward] undergoes a head on collision with an alpha particle (composed of two protons and two neutrons) with a velocity of 2000 m/s [backward]. Determine the final velocities of the subatomic particles. Assume forward is positive.

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