Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
When two spheres collide, what do we assume about the direction they were originally travelling in?
A
We assume that they were travelling towards each other
2
Q
How do we calculate the angle of deflection of an object following a collision?
A
Cosθ = dot product of the initial and final velocity of the object/ the modulus of the two velocities multiplied together
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