The discussion revolves around a two-dimensional collision involving three balls, where one ball strikes two stationary balls and is repelled at a specific velocity and angle. The problem involves understanding the velocities of the balls post-collision and the application of conservation of momentum principles.
Some participants have provided guidance on using conservation of momentum and suggested treating the x and y components of momentum separately. However, there remains uncertainty regarding the incorporation of angles into the calculations.
Participants note that the masses of the balls are constant at 2kg, which may influence the momentum calculations. There is an ongoing exploration of how to handle the angles in the momentum equations.
Treat x and y components of momentum separately. (Call the original direction the x-axis.)UrbanXrisis said:but how do I take the angles into account?