Answer to Question #247343 in Mechanics | Relativity for Malvus Nyamadzawo

Question

Two smooth disks A and B, having a mass of 1 kg and 2 kg, respectively, collide with the velocities shown in figure below. If the coefficient of restitution for the disks is e = 0.75, determine the x and y components of the final velocity of each disk just after collision. [10] 

Answer 1

As here the diagram is not given,

Mass of disks A =1kg

Mass of disks B = 2kg

Coefficient of restitution for the disk(e) = 0.75

As here in the question diagram is not attached. So i am taking the general hypothesis.

$e= \frac{v_2-v_1}{u_1-u_2}$

$\Rightarrow 0.75=\frac{v_2-v_1}{u_1-u_2}$

Due to insufficient data it can not be solved further. Diagram is not attached in the question.