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Find the speed of each particle just before they collide.
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It is stated that straight after the collision, $Q$ has a downward speed of $3.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Find the speed of $P$ at the moment it arrives at the ground.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Momentum
Find the speed of each particle just before they collide.
It is stated that straight after the collision, $Q$ has a downward speed of $3.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Find the speed of $P$ at the moment it arrives at the ground.
This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Application of $s=ut+\tfrac12at^2$ to upward or downward motion” …