| Exam Board | CAIE |
| Module | FP2 (Further Pure Mathematics 2) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Session | June |
| Topic | Momentum and Collisions 1 |
3 Three small smooth spheres \(A , B\) and \(C\) have equal radii and have masses \(m , 9 m\) and \(k m\) respectively. They are at rest on a smooth horizontal table and lie in a straight line with \(B\) between \(A\) and \(C\). The coefficient of restitution between any pair of the spheres is \(e\). Sphere \(A\) is projected directly towards \(B\) with speed \(u\). Given that half of the total kinetic energy is lost as result of the collision between \(A\) and \(B\), find the value of \(e\).
After \(B\) and \(C\) collide they move in the same direction and the speed of \(C\) is twice the speed of \(B\). Find the value of \(k\).