Answer:
a)
b)
c) Impulse = 0 kg m/s²
d) percent decrease in kinetic energy = 47.85%
Explanation:
Let be the initial velocity of rod A
Let be the initial velocity of rod B
Let be the final velocity of rod A
Let be the final velocity of rod B
Using the principle of conservation of momentum:
............(1)
Coefficient of restitution,
........................(2)
Substitute equation (2) into equation (1)
..............(3)
Solving for in equation (3) above:
....................(4)
From equation (2):
......(5)
Substitute equation (5) into (1)
..........(6)
Solving for in equation (6) above:
.........(7)
b)
Rod A is said to be at rest after the impact,
Substitute these parameters into equation (7)
To calculate the final velocity, , substitute the given parameters into (4):
c) Impulse,
I = 0
d) %
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