Computer Intensive Physics 211

InfoMall Homework #14 -Printed only (10 points)

Spring, 1998

Due 3/3/98

IFHW14:

Using the InfoMall

1. (4 pts) Consider the case of a point particle colliding with an extended object that is
free to translate and rotate in a plane.
(a) What conditions must be satisfied for the collision to be an elastic
collision?
Write the equations for each condition.
(b) What conditions must be satisfied for the collision to be an inelastic
collision?
Write the equations for each condition.
Give the citation for any references from the InfoMall that you use.