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Homework Statement
A billiard ball of mass M is initially at rest on a horizontal frictionless table. Another ball
of mass m < M and velocity ##\vec{v}## in the positive x-direction hits the first ball in a pefectly elastic
collision. After the collision, the balls move with (unknown) velocities ##\vec{U} ## and ##\vec{u}## respectively
(not necessarily in the x-direction).
Find the maximum amount of kinetic energy ##∆T## that the second ball can impart on
the first ball.
Homework Equations
##T=\frac{1}{2}mv^2##
##\rho_i=\rho_f##
##T_i=T_f##
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm entirely stuck and I'm not sure how to tackle this problem. Any help is appreciated.