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Robadams
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When a large mass collides with a small mass, it is slowed down but continues to move in the same direction. However, when a small mass collides with a large one, it bounces backwards in the opposite direction. why?
I understand that the small mass will have a greater change in velocity due to conservation of momentum etc. But what's to say that the small mass could not just stop, and the big mass start moving, but at a slower speed.
I understand that the small mass will have a greater change in velocity due to conservation of momentum etc. But what's to say that the small mass could not just stop, and the big mass start moving, but at a slower speed.