SPS SPS FM Mechanics 2024 January — Question 3

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM Mechanics (SPS FM Mechanics)
Year2024
SessionJanuary
TopicMomentum and Collisions 2

3.
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5f9a87c6-2255-4178-ab04-441bb0cc4ce0-06_397_878_159_571} Two uniform smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\), of equal radius, have masses 4 kg and 2 kg respectively. They are moving on a horizontal surface when they collide. Immediately before the collision both spheres have speed \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The spheres are moving in opposite directions, each at \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the line of centres (see diagram). After the collision \(A\) moves in a direction perpendicular to the line of centres.
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) is unchanged as a result of the collision, and find the angle that the new direction of motion of \(B\) makes with the line of centres.
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution between the spheres.
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