Ball colliding with rod elastically

[Vibhor]

Homework Statement

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The Attempt at a Solution

The problem I am having in this question is that mass and speed of ball is not given . I think it is not possible to solve this question without this data .

Am I correct or is data sufficient in this problem ?

Thanks

 

[PeroK]

The problem I am having in this question is that mass and speed of ball is not given . I think it is not possible to solve this question without this data .

Am I correct or is data sufficient in this problem ?

Thanks

Just make something up for the mass and speed of the ball and see what answer you get. Then, try a different mass and/or speed, and see whether you get the same answer.

PS Do you understand what they mean by "instantaneous axis of rotation"?

 

[jbriggs444]

You can save yourself some calculation by ignoring the ball and the statement that the collision is elastic. The important information is that the rod has had an impulse applied at one end at right angles to its long axis. The ball and the rebound speed required to conserve total energy are an irrelevant distraction.

 

[Vibhor]

You can save yourself some calculation by ignoring the ball and the statement that the collision is elastic. The important information is that the rod has had an impulse applied at one end at right angles to its long axis. The ball and the rebound speed required to conserve total energy are an irrelevant distraction.

Thanks a lot