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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Collisions: Video and Notes from class.
This "blackboard" shows some of the things discussed in the video below, which discusses inelastic and elastic collisions, and how to solve two equations with 2 unknowns. It includes novel as well as traditional methods.
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Hi, I am quite confused on number 8.46. I understand we have to use a system of equations, but I was wondering if there is a simpler, faster way to show a perfectly elastic collision with two different masses and two different velocities. If so, can you show an example similar to the 8.46? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteAs you say, there are two unknowns and two equations, which you can solve using either substitution or wolfram alpha (as shown). The video shows an example.
DeleteIn the end, you may have to use the quadratic formula when both initial velocities are non-zero.
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