M4 June 2013 (R) Q3
3. A smooth uniform sphere \(A\), of mass \(5m\) and radius \(r\), is at rest on a smooth horizontal plane. A second smooth uniform sphere \(B\), of mass \(3m\) and radius \(r\), is moving in a straight line on the plane with speed \(u\) m s\(^{-1}\) and strikes \(A\). Immediately before the impact the direction of motion of \(B\) makes an angle of 60\(^\circ\) with the line of centres of the spheres. The direction of motion of \(B\) is turned through an angle of 30\(^\circ\) by the impact.
Find
(a) the speed of \(B\) immediately after the impact, (3)
(b) the coefficient of restitution between the spheres. (6)

| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| After impact \(B\) moves perpendicular to the line of centres | B1 |
| Perp. to line of centres: \(\quad v = u\sin 60 = u\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) | M1A1 |
| (3) |
Notes
B1 can be implied by appropriate use of \(\theta\) in an equation, or seen on the diagram
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| Parallel to line of centres: | |
| Con of Mom \(\quad 3mu\cos 60 + 5m \times 0 = 3m \times 0 + 5mw\) | M1A1 |
| N.L.R. \(\quad eu\cos 60 = w\) | M1A1 |
| \(\dfrac{1}{2}eu = w\ \ \&\ \ \dfrac{3}{2}u = 5w\) | |
| \(\to\ \dfrac{1}{2}eu = \dfrac{3}{10}u\) | DM1 |
| \(e = \dfrac{3}{5}\) | A1 |
| (6) | |
| (9 marks) |
Notes
DM1 Dependent on the two previous M marks