[Phys-L] Re: Momentum Again

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

At 11:21 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote:

///  this
> factor of 1/2 as analyzed in the lab frame is extremely robust.  I find
> this amazing and a bit perplexing, though true.  And I think that is
> where the question is coming from.  Most of the time when I calculate
> the energy lost to a dissapation mechanism, the energy lost is highly
> dependent upon the mechanism in question, hence the amazement regarding
> the collision under discussion.

///

> ________________________
> Joel Rauber

Identical end velocity, post-collision  is a limit for maximal energy loss.
Different  post-impact velocities show a range of kinetic energy loss.
The loss RATE *is* highly dependent on the dissipation modes available.



Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!
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