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Chapter 9, Problem 13CQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 13CQ
Two particles collide, one of which was initially moving and the other initially at rest.
a. Is it possible for both particles to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.
b. Is it possible for one particle to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.
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QUESTION:
Problem 13CQ
Two particles collide, one of which was initially moving and the other initially at rest.
a. Is it possible for both particles to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.
b. Is it possible for one particle to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
a) We need to find out is it possible for both particles to be at rest after the collision.
It can’t be possible because it violate the conservation of momentum if both particle come to rest after collision.
The initial and final momentum will not be the same so it's clear it violate the conservation of momentum.