MHB How Does a Spring Affect the Outcome of a Ball and Plate Collision?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the final velocity of a ball and a stationary steel plate after a collision, considering parameters such as the mass of the ball, the mass of the plate, the angle of impact, the coefficient of restitution, and spring stiffness. The initial conditions include a ball striking the plate at 30 m/s and an angle of 60 degrees, with the plate having two different mass scenarios (M=2m and M=0.5m). Participants are seeking help with the calculations for the final velocities and spring deflection resulting from the impact. Visual aids, like a setup diagram, are requested to better understand the problem. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in applying physics concepts to solve the collision scenario.
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View attachment 2501The ball (mass m) strikes the heavy steel plate (mass M) with a velocity of v=30m/s at an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal. the plate is initially stationary. If the coefficient of restitution is e=0.7 and the spring stiffness is k=155N/m. Calculate the final velocity of the ball and the plate immediately after impact and the spring deflection. Also do the calculations if M=2m and M=0.5m

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