Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 9-43

Motion in a Noninertial Reference Frame — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · inelastic-collisions

Problem

A proton (mass

m

) of kinetic energy

T_0

collides with a helium nucleus (mass

4m

) at rest. Find the recoil angle of the helium if

\psi = 45^\circ

and the inelastic collision has

Q = -T_0/6