The discussion revolves around a physics problem related to collisions, specifically focusing on the application of conservation laws in momentum and energy. Participants are seeking clarification on how to approach the problem and interpret the given formulas.
Some guidance has been offered regarding the application of conservation principles. Multiple interpretations of the formulas are being explored, with participants expressing confusion and questioning the assumptions behind the setup.
There appears to be some ambiguity in the provided formulas, particularly concerning the dependence of one angle on another, which is causing participants to question the problem's formulation.
naren11 said:
dextercioby said:The formula they gave looks weird...That [itex]\vartheta_{2}[/itex] is written as a function of [itex]\vartheta_{1}[/itex] & [itex]\cos\vartheta_{2}[/itex]
Since the problem reminds somehow of the classical HS theory of Compton effect,i assume that [itex]\vartheta_{2}[/itex] can be found exactly...
Daniel.
). The formula i get has a v1' and a cosine of theta_1, instead of v1 * cos(theta2). It seems quite stupid to me that we'd set up a formula for theta 2 that actually contains the theta2