sentinel - I assume you've expressed your general opinion about elastic collisions, but haven't really replied to my post, right?
This is perfectly okay with me, I just wanted to know whether you want me to reply in turn :).
I know all of you probably thought this thread will be dead for ever and I apologize for brining it back to life, but I am investigating the subject of rigid body collisions, focusing on restrained/constrained collision conditions and that is why I refer to the hinge & rod example.
Why would...