2006-12-16 09:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by Jose C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
By definition inelastic collisions mean the final velocity Vf of each mass is the same. So,
m1v1 + m2v2 = (m1+m2)Vf
This relationship will help a lot in getting started on inelastic collision problems.
2006-12-16 16:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is this
m1v1+m2v2 = m1v1(final)+m2v2(final)
you plug in the givens and solve for the unknown.
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2006-12-16 10:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by coolchap_einstein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the question?
energy is conserved in the collision.
think shooting pool balls. The white cue ball hits the red ball and it keeps the Energy in motion, (except for tiny losses in sound energy)
2006-12-16 09:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by b r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. All you need is arithmetic. Add and subtract.
2006-12-16 10:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋