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A proton of mass m undergoes a head-on elastic collision with a stationary carbon nucleus of mass 12×m. The initial velocity of the proton is 790 m/s in the positive x direction. Find the velocity of the center of mass of the system.
I am really confused as to how to find the 'velocity of the center of mass'. I thought using the equation Mv = mv1 + mv2 would work but nope it surely didnt. I am not sure if I am missing an equation or what but I can't seem to figure it out.
Thanks for your help and time!
I am really confused as to how to find the 'velocity of the center of mass'. I thought using the equation Mv = mv1 + mv2 would work but nope it surely didnt. I am not sure if I am missing an equation or what but I can't seem to figure it out.
Thanks for your help and time!