Re: [Phys-L] ? FCI --> momentum flow

[trappe@physics.utexas.edu]

In searching for the AJP article, look for David Gavenda as one of the  
authors.  He is a U Texas Physicist (retired).
Karl

Quoting Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>:

> On 2013, Oct 14, , at 04:35, Chuck Britton <cvbritton@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Interesting sidenote on an often overlooked detail of a successful  
> > Newton's Cradle.
> >
> > When at rest, there is a small gap between each ball in the series.
> >
> > It is rapid-fire SERIES of collisions.
>
> cut
>
> I'd never noticed -- sure nuff.  My LASER pointed shows a gap  
> (including a diff. pattern).  So what happens if no gap -- even the  
> suspensions of the rods (strings) placed so the balls press against  
> each other??
>
> bc  remembers the existence of an analysis article of N's balls in  
> the AJP, and nothing more.
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