How Do Angles Affect Puck Movement in a Non-Head-On Collision?

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The discussion revolves around a collision between two pucks on an air hockey table, specifically examining how angles affect their movement post-collision. The scenario involves puck A, which is in motion, and puck B, which is initially at rest, with the collision described as non-head-on.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning the absence of a drawing that illustrates the angles of the collision. There is also a lack of a clear question posed by the original poster, prompting further inquiry into the intended focus of the discussion.

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The discussion is currently in a preliminary state, with participants seeking clarification on the missing visual aids and the specific question related to the problem. No productive direction has yet been established due to the lack of information.

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Participants note the absence of a drawing and a clear question, which may hinder the exploration of the topic. The setup of the problem involves specific masses and velocities, but further details are required for a comprehensive discussion.

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There is a collision between two pucks on an air hockey table.











Puck A has a mass of 0.031 kg and is moving along the x-axis with a velocity of +5.5 m/s. It makes a collision with puck B, which has a mass of 0.066 kg and is initially at rest. The collision is not head-on. After the collision, the two pucks fly apart with the angles shown in the drawing.
 
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I don't see a drawing.
 
I don't see a question either.
 
yea, I don't see either either :)
 

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