Savchenko Problem 1.1.8

Physics · mechanics

Problem

The conveyor belt has speed w. Above the belt moves a machine, throwing ν\nu balls per unit time. The balls stick to the belt. A ball counter with a photocell counts only the balls that have passed directly under it. How many balls will the counter count in a unit of time if the speed of the machine is v < w, the speed of the counter is u < w?

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