Two particles A and B with masses m and 3m respectively, moving towards each other with a speed of 4u and u respectively. Find the expression of their speed after collision in terms of u and e. Given that V of B =2u, show that e=3/5.

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Step 1: Define initial conditions and set up equations for conservation of momentum and coefficient of restitution.
Let the direction of particle A's initial motion be positive.

  • Mass of particle A: mA=mm_A = m
  • Mass of particle B: mB=3mm_B = 3m
  • Initial velocity of particle A: uA=4uu_A = 4u
  • Initial velocity of particle B: uB=−uu_B = -u (since it's moving towards A)
  • Final velocity of particle A: vAv_A
  • Final velocity of particle B: vBv_B
  • Coefficient of restitution: $e
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