AQA Further Paper 3 Mechanics 2019 June — Question 6

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 3 Mechanics (Further Paper 3 Mechanics)
Year2019
SessionJune
TopicMomentum and Collisions 2

6 A ball moving on a smooth horizontal surface collides with a fixed vertical wall. Before the collision, the ball moves with speed \(7 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and at an angle of \(40 ^ { \circ }\) to the wall. After the collision, the ball moves with speed \(5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and at an angle of \(26 ^ { \circ }\) to the wall. Model the ball as a particle.
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  1. Find the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the wall, giving your answer correct to two significant figures.
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  2. Determine whether or not the wall is smooth. Fully justify your answer.