Inelastic collision followed by circular motion

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Start date Nov 15, 2022
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The discussion centers on the analysis of an inelastic collision followed by circular motion, with a calculated post-collision speed of 2.25 m/s for the masses involved. Participants explore the subsequent behavior of the masses as they transition to circular motion, identifying three distinct possibilities for their trajectory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of both inelastic collisions and circular motion in physics.

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Nov 15, 2022

Sal Coombs

Homework Statement: A 3.0-kg mass is sliding on a horizontal frictionless surface with a speed of 3.0 m/s when it collides with a 1.0-kg mass initially at the bottom of a circular track. The masses stick together and slide up a frictionless circular track of radius 0.40 m. To what maximum height, h, above the horizontal surface (the original height of the masses) will the masses slide?

Relevant Equations: mv = mv Momentum
1/2mv^2 Kinetic Energy
mgh Potential Energy
(mv^2)/r Centripetal Force

Found the speed at which the masses will travel after their collision: 2.25m/s
Not sure what to do next...

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Nov 16, 2022

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Sal Coombs said:

Found the speed at which the masses will travel after their collision: 2.25m/s
Not sure what to do next...

What happens when the masses follow the circular track?

Nov 16, 2022

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To expand on @PeroK's question, there are three distinct possibilities. Can you list them?

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