Re: [Phys-l] Conservation of energy in nuclear reactions

["LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>]

Yes, I see that now. I was thinking through Carl's equation from the wrong frame. Thanks to all for clearing that up for me.

Bob at PC

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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of chuck britton [cvbritton@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 10:09 PM
To: Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Conservation of energy in nuclear reactions

For a one dimensional elastic collision the speed of approach equals
the speed of separation.
One dimensional slingshot and the eqn. in question agree with this.


On May 4, 2009, at May 4(Mon) 5:57 , LaMontagne, Bob wrote:

> If the interaction occurs such that it is almost one dimensional,
> the lighter object should pick up twice the speed of  the much
> heavier object. That is the essence of my understanding of the
> slingshot effect. Again, I don't see that in your eqn (3).
>
> To the group: Is my understandiing of the slingshot effect incorrect?
>
> Bob at PC
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