Re: [Phys-l] Collision of irregular bodies

["Bob LaMontagne" <rlamont@postoffice.providence.edu>]

If "smooth" means frictionless, then the action reaction pair is
perpendicular to the plane of contact.

Bob at PC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-
> bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of D.V.N.Sarma
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> Subject: [Phys-l] Collision of irregular bodies
>
> Hi,
>
> When two bodies of smooth surface but irregular shape collide
> what is the line along which the action reaction pair acts?
>
> regards,
> Sarma.
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