3. This problem refers to the figure below: mmm There are 3 identical bobs of mass m hanging side-by-side. Two are then lifted to a height of h and released. The collisions in this problem are elastic. Answer the following questions: (a) Let's call the initial and final state immediately before and after the collision, respectively. Write down the initial momentum and kinetic energy of the system in terms of m and h. (b) Show that, after the collision, the left and center bobs rise to height h while the right bob becomes stationary. In particular, show that the center bob acts as if it were swinging freely as a lone pendulum.

3. This problem refers to the figure below: mmm There are 3 identical bobs of mass m hanging side-by-side. Two are then lifted to a height of h and released. The collisions in this problem are elastic. Answer the following questions: (a) Let's call the initial and final state immediately before and after the collision, respectively. Write down the initial momentum and kinetic energy of the system in terms of m and h. (b) Show that, after the collision, the left and center bobs rise to height h while the right bob becomes stationary. In particular, show that the center bob acts as if it were swinging freely as a lone pendulum.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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