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Homework Statement
A particle (of mass m velocity v) makes a perfect elastic collision with a stationary particle. After the collision both particles travel 30 degrees from original path. Use conservation of momentum/energy to obtain 3 equations relating the masses/velocities.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I can get two equations, one from using initial momentum = final momentum, and the other using initial kinetic energy = final kinetic energy, but I am unsure of where the third equation comes from. Any help would be appreciated.