Terminal Velocity of a cue ball

The faster an object accelerates, the more energy it requires to get it going. This can affect the transfer of energy when two objects collide, potentially cancelling out some of the energy transfer. This topic may be better suited for a different forum. In summary, acceleration and transfer of energy are closely related, with faster acceleration requiring more energy and potentially affecting energy transfer during collisions.
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simon
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Not quite the right term as this is a question about acceleration and transfer of energy.
If You hit a cue ball slowly, it will continue to roll after it hits the billiard ball. However if you hit the cue ball quickly it will come to a complete stop.
if you accelerate from 0 to 100 in 5 seconds it will use far more petrol than if ou do it in 10 seconds. So the faster something accelerates the more energy it requires to get it going.
So is there a terminal velocity whereby if two objects hit like the billiard balls, whereby the transfer of energy is conteracted by the acceleration required. So the speed at which the moving object is so great that to accelerate the other object, actually cancels out most of the energy transfer.
 
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Unless this is the kind of thing you talk about in your spare time (I hope not), you're in the wrong forum.

Jonathan
 
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I am not a professional pool player.
 

1. What is the Terminal Velocity of a cue ball?

The Terminal Velocity of a cue ball is the maximum speed that the ball can reach while falling through the air, due to the force of gravity being balanced by the resistance of the air.

2. How is the Terminal Velocity of a cue ball calculated?

The Terminal Velocity of a cue ball can be calculated using the equation: Vt = √(2mg/ρAC), where Vt is the terminal velocity, m is the mass of the cue ball, g is the acceleration due to gravity, ρ is the density of air, A is the cross-sectional area of the cue ball, and C is the drag coefficient.

3. Does the weight of the cue ball affect its Terminal Velocity?

Yes, the weight of the cue ball does affect its Terminal Velocity. The heavier the cue ball, the faster it will fall through the air and the higher its Terminal Velocity will be.

4. What factors can affect the Terminal Velocity of a cue ball?

The Terminal Velocity of a cue ball can be affected by several factors including the weight and size of the ball, the density of the air, and the surface texture of the ball. Additionally, any external forces such as wind can also impact the Terminal Velocity of the cue ball.

5. Can the Terminal Velocity of a cue ball be exceeded?

Yes, the Terminal Velocity of a cue ball can be exceeded if there is a significant external force acting on the ball, such as a strong gust of wind. However, in a controlled environment with no external forces, the Terminal Velocity is the maximum speed that the cue ball can reach.

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