Elastic Collisions in 2D (Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics): Quizzes
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In an oblique collision, into which two directions is the velocity decomposed?
In an oblique collision, into which two directions is the velocity decomposed?
Perpendicular and parallel to surface
Where does Newton's law of restitution apply in an oblique collision?
Where does Newton's law of restitution apply in an oblique collision?
Perpendicular to the surface
What happens to the parallel component of velocity during an oblique collision?
What happens to the parallel component of velocity during an oblique collision?
It remains unchanged
What is the formula for perpendicular velocity after collision?
What is the formula for perpendicular velocity after collision?
What is the valid range for the coefficient of restitution ?
What is the valid range for the coefficient of restitution ?
What is the formula for loss of kinetic energy in an oblique collision?
What is the formula for loss of kinetic energy in an oblique collision?
Which velocity component contributes to the loss of kinetic energy?
Which velocity component contributes to the loss of kinetic energy?
Only the perpendicular component
What happens to the direction of the perpendicular component after collision?
What happens to the direction of the perpendicular component after collision?
It reverses direction
If ms⁻¹ and , what is after collision?
If ms⁻¹ and , what is after collision?
ms⁻¹
Why does the parallel velocity remain unchanged in an oblique collision?
Why does the parallel velocity remain unchanged in an oblique collision?
No impulse acts in that direction