initial x momentum = 26 m
final x momentum = V1 m cos 50 + V2 m cos 29
initial y momentum = 0
final y momentum = V1 m sin 50 - V2 m sin 29
final x momentum = initial x momentum
final y momentum = initial y momentum
m cancels everywhere
2 linear equations, 2 unknowns V1 and V2
A ball moving with a speed of 26 m/s strikes an identical ball that is initially at rest. After the collision, the incoming ball has been deviated by angle 1 = 50° from its original direction, and the struck ball moves off at angle 2 = 29° from the original direction (Fig. 9-37). What are the speeds of the two balls after the collision
i cant get it started
i know its momentum, and we need vectors but i cant budge it... please help
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well, the answer is simple. it is one.
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