Can Conservation of Momentum Solve This Collision Problem?

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Homework Statement

Two particles of mass m, connected by a rod of lengh L, are at rest. Another particle of mass m moving at v0 strikes one of the particles at a right angle and sticks to it. a) Find the linear velocity, angular velocity about center of mass. b) which point is momentarily stationary.

Homework Equations

Conservation of linear and angular momentum

The Attempt at a Solution

I thought it was as simple as doing conservation of momentum, but I might be wrong.

I appreciate any help

 

[Doc Al]

I thought it was as simple as doing conservation of momentum, but I might be wrong.

But you might be right also. Now get busy! (Yes, apply conservation of angular and linear momentum.)