The speeds of billiard balls after collision
Answer to Problem 24P
The speed of two balls will interchange.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the each ball
Initial velocity of one ball before collision
Initial velocity of other ball before collision
Final velocity of one ball after collision
Final velocity of other ball after collision
Formula Used:
Momentum of an object is given as
According conservation of momentum principle, for perfectly elastic collision,
Also, for perfectly elastic collision,
Calculation:
According to conservation of momentum for the elastic collision between the two balls,
Using conservation of kinetic energy
From equation (1),
Conclusion:
Therefore, speed of balls is
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