Question 16: Two identical particles of mass m move with the same initial velocity v as shown in Figure 9. Particles make angle 7/6 with the horizon- tal. They collide at the origin and stick together and then they move with some velocity. Find the speed the system of two particles after the collision V3 (sin(7/6) = }, cos(7/6) = ). %3D

Question 16: Two identical particles of mass m move with the same initial velocity v as shown in Figure 9. Particles make angle 7/6 with the horizon- tal. They collide at the origin and stick together and then they move with some velocity. Find the speed the system of two particles after the collision V3 (sin(7/6) = }, cos(7/6) = ). %3D

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

5th Edition

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 9.23P

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