What Determines the Maximal Angle in a Collision Between Unequal Masses?

Tonyt88 · Nov 1, 2006

A mass M collides with a stationary mass m. If M < m, then it is possible for M to bounce directly backwards. However, if M > m, then there is a maximal angle of direction of M. Find this angle.

OlderDan · Nov 1, 2006

Tonyt88 said:

A mass M collides with a stationary mass m. If M < m, then it is possible for M to bounce directly backwards. However, if M > m, then there is a maximal angle of direction of M. Find this angle.

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