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"Two small spheres of putty, A and B, of mass M and 3M, respectively, hang from the ceiling on strings of equal length l. Sphere A is drawn aside so that it is raised to a height h0 and then released. Sphere A collides with sphere B; they stick together and swing to a maximum height h equal to "
This is an exercise I am perplexed about as to why I got the wrong answer. I used conservation of energy.
Ei = mgh0
Ef = (m+3m)gh
Ef = Ei
mgh0 = (m+3m)gh
Therefore h = (1/4)m
This answer is wrong. The correct answer is (1/16)h0. Where'd I go wrong? Thanks!
This is an exercise I am perplexed about as to why I got the wrong answer. I used conservation of energy.
Ei = mgh0
Ef = (m+3m)gh
Ef = Ei
mgh0 = (m+3m)gh
Therefore h = (1/4)m
This answer is wrong. The correct answer is (1/16)h0. Where'd I go wrong? Thanks!