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cheapstrike
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Homework Statement
Two identical spheres A and B are kept on a smooth surface. They are given the same impulse I. The lines of action of impulses pass through the center of A and away from the center of B. Then:
(A) linear kinetic energy of B will be less than that of A. (B) B will have greater kinetic energy than A.
(C) A and B will have the same kinetic energy. (D) none of the above.
2. The attempt at a solution
Sorry I didn't go by the template because I didn't know how to begin the problem.
I cannot actually visualize how the impulses will be acting on the two spheres. It is given that the line of action of Impulse passes through the center of A. Ok, I got it. But away from the center of B? Shouldn't that also not pass through the center?