8. Particles \(A , B\) and \(C\), of masses \(4 m , k m\) and \(2 m\) respectively, lie at rest in a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface with \(B\) between \(A\) and \(C\). Particle \(A\) is projected towards particle \(B\) with speed \(3 u\) and collides directly with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between each pair of particles is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
Find
- the speed of \(A\) immediately after the collision with \(B\), giving your answer in terms of \(u\) and \(k\),
- the range of values of \(k\) for which \(A\) and \(B\) will both be moving in the same direction immediately after they collide.
After the collision between \(A\) and \(B\), particle \(B\) collides directly with \(C\). Given that \(k = 4\),
- show that there will not be a second collision between \(A\) and \(B\).
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