The initial velocity of a 7kg bowling ball colliding with a stationary 2kg pin can be calculated using the principles of conservation of momentum. After the collision, the pin moves at 6m/s while the ball moves at 4m/s. Applying the conservation of momentum formula, the initial velocity of the bowling ball is determined to be 8m/s. This calculation confirms the momentum before and after the collision remains constant.
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As I've said previously, please show your work.uvburgos said:A bowling ball with a mass of 7kg collision with a pin in rest with a mass of 2kg, after the collision the pin acquired a velocity of 6m/s and the ball continues with a velocity of 4m/s, both to the front. What was the initial velocity of the ball?