4 Two discs, \(A\) and \(B\), have equal radii and masses 0.8 kg and 0.4 kg respectively. The discs are placed on a horizontal surface. The discs are set in motion when they are 3 metres apart, so that they move directly towards each other, each travelling at a speed of \(6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The discs collide directly with each other. After the collision \(A\) moves in the opposite direction with a speed of \(1.2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\)
The coefficient of restitution between the two discs is \(e\). 4

1. Assuming that the surface is smooth, show that \(e = 0.8\)
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2. Describe one way in which the model you have used could be refined. Turn over for the next question