Proof Change of kinetic energy in collision

[Meigara.Juma]

Homework Statement

Give equation change of kinetic energy in collision :
Q = 1/2 μ v² (1-e²)

Proof that for both energy kinetic of particle is loss after the collision?

Homework Equations

e = (V_{2 finish} - V_{1 finish}) / (V_{1 initial} - V_{2 initial})
μ = reduced mass = (m1.m2) / (m1+m2)
v = v_1inital - v_2initial

The Attempt at a Solution

k_1init = ...
k_2init = ...
k_1finish = ...
k_2finish = ...

 

[grzz]

e = (V_{2 finish} - V_{1 finish}) / (V_{1 initial} - V_{2 initial})

Besides the above you need another equation

i.e.

conservation of momentum.

 

[Meigara.Juma]

Besides the above you need another equation

i.e.

conservation of momentum.

I just only had that equation.

 

[grzz]

The principle of conservation of momentum is obeyed in every collision ( if used correctly!) and so can always be used just like 'f = ma' for example.