Two equal radius discs A & B sliding on a smooth horizontal surface collide obliquely as shown in the figure. Disc A weighs 10 lb. and is traveling to the right at 8 ft/s, whereas disc B weighs 6 lb. and is traveling to the left at 4 fi/s. If the coefficient of restitution for the collision is (e= 0.4). Detenmine the following: (Note: the angle & is unknown)

Two equal radius discs A & B sliding on a smooth horizontal surface collide obliquely as shown in the figure. Disc A weighs 10 lb. and is traveling to the right at 8 ft/s, whereas disc B weighs 6 lb. and is traveling to the left at 4 fi/s. If the coefficient of restitution for the collision is (e= 0.4). Detenmine the following: (Note: the angle & is unknown)

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Chapter9: Linear Momentum And Collisions

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