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The discussion centers on the application of linear acceleration frames in collision dynamics, specifically in scenarios involving mid-air collisions and inclined planes. Participants confirm that normal collision dynamics apply when colliding bodies are within the same linearly accelerating frame. References to specific homework problems illustrate the practical implications of this concept, emphasizing the importance of understanding frames of reference in physics.

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Interesting post - thankyou! Have dabbled with similar ideas.

There have been a couple of problems in the homework forums where there is a collision either in mid air or an inclined plane. In these situations I have advised that normal collision dynamics will apply since the colliding bodies are in the same "linearly accelerating frame". Would this be correct? See for eg:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/collision-in-a-free-fall.714625/#post-6087213

and

https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...ollision-going-up-a-ramp.959006/#post-6081332
 

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