Could you explain to me the significance of
vf'=[(m1-2m)/(m1+M2)]vi

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Could you explain to me the significance of
vf'=[(m1-2m)/(m1+M2)]vi

anonymous · Answer

@arindameducationusc

anonymous · Answer

I am aware that this equations concerns with a collision between two objects.

anonymous · Answer

Whether this equation concerns with linear collision or two dimensional collision I don't know.

arindameducationusc · Answer

yes?

arindameducationusc · Answer

can you please explain the terms? what are they?

arindameducationusc · Answer

ok ok wait....

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I was in the washroom

anonymous · Answer

Alright so this concerns with conservation of momentum.

anonymous · Answer

I am unsure as to what v' flick means

arindameducationusc · Answer

hey,,,, its one dimention..... As component is not there...
I haven't revised that, but just went through my notes roughly

arindameducationusc · Answer

Its a good thing you reminded me, Once I revise NLM and Work, Energy, Power,
I will go through Collisions pretty thoroughly.
but ya, i am pretty sure, this is one dimention

arindameducationusc · Answer

For 2D
The equation is (don't ask me how as I haven't revised yet)
is=>
$$m _{1}u _{1}\sin \alpha+m _{2}u _{2}\sin \beta=m _{1}v _{1}\sin \theta _{1}+m _{2}v _{2}\sin \theta _{2}$$

arindameducationusc · Answer

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