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Re: [Phys-l] Collision of irregular bodies



On 11 Aug 2006, at 14:46, Chuck Britton wrote:

At 11:11 +0530 on 8/11/06, D.V.N.Sarma wrote concerning [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?

If there is no friction - I would expect that the forces would act at
the 'point' of contact and perpendicular to the osculatory (sp?)
plane.