9231 P21 - Jun 2017 - Q3 - 10 marks
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Two uniform small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have equal radii and masses \(3 m\) and \(m\) respectively. Sphere \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) on a smooth horizontal surface when it collides directly with sphere \(B\) which is at rest. The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
(i) Find, in terms of \(u\) and \(e\), expressions for the velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) after the collision.
Sphere \(B\) continues to move until it strikes a fixed smooth vertical barrier which is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac{3}{4}\). When the spheres subsequently collide, \(A\) is brought to rest.
(ii) Find the value of \(e\).
