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PsychonautQQ
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Homework Statement
http://grephysics.net/ans/8677/44
Homework Equations
p=mv
The Attempt at a Solution
Can somebody show me the math on why this is true? I feel like in my head if a particle hits the stick in the center of mass instead of at the end it would then make the center of mass of the stick move at greater velocity. This problem is showing that no matter where the particle hits the stick the center of mass of the stick has the same velocity and angular momentum doesn't matter? I'm confused ;-(