elastic collisions in 1 dimension Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is newtons law of restitution?
A
e = (speed of separation of particles)/(speed of approach of particles)
2
Q
what is “e”
A
the coefficient of restitution
3
Q
what is the inequality representing the range of e?
A
0 ≤ e ≤ 1
4
Q
what is the equation for newtons law of restitution when a particle collides with a smooth surface?
A
e = (speed or rebound)/(speed of approach)
5
Q
what quantity is conserved in these collisions?
A
momentum is always conserved
