8. A particle \(A\) of mass \(3 m\) lies at rest on a smooth horizontal floor. A particle \(B\) of mass \(2 m\) is moving in a straight line on the floor with speed \(u\) when it collides directly with \(A\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\). As a result of the collision the direction of motion of \(B\) is reversed.
- Find an expression, in terms of \(u\) and \(e\), for
- the speed of \(A\) immediately after the collision,
- the speed of \(B\) immediately after the collision.
The particle \(A\) subsequently strikes a smooth vertical wall. The wall is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(A\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and the wall is \(\frac { 1 } { 7 }\) There is a second collision between \(A\) and \(B\).
- Show that \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } < e < \frac { 16 } { 19 }\)