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Two-body collisions - general concepts

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No external forces. Collision via massless springs or other force type.

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

 

1.1 Momentum exchange and impulse

During collision: internal force causes change of momentum Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

  •  Momentum conserved.

1.2 An off-axis collision in 2D

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

 

Elastic collisions in the Lab frame

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Conservation of momentum: Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Conservation of energy:Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

[Note that the motion is in a plane, and the 2D representation can be trivially extended into 3D by rotation of the plane].

 

2.1 Elastic collisions in 1D in the Lab frame

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

→ Relative speed before collision = Relative speed after

 

2.2 Special case in 1D where target particle is at rest

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Special cases:

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Example: Newton’s cradle

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

  • If the balls are touching, the most general case is:
    Momentum after collision :Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET
    Energy after collision :Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET2 equations, 3 unknowns
  • The obvious solution: Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET
  • But other solution(s) possible:

Momentum : Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

Energy :Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

So why does the simple solution always prevail?


Relationship between speeds and angles

Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences | Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

 Note we can also do this via components of momentum :

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FAQs on Two Body Collisions in Lab Frame - Collisions, Classical Mechanics, CSIR-NET Physical Sciences - Physics for IIT JAM, UGC - NET, CSIR NET

1. How do you define a two-body collision in the lab frame?
Ans. In the lab frame, a two-body collision refers to a scenario where two particles interact and exchange momentum and energy. The lab frame is the reference frame where the observer is stationary and measures the motion and characteristics of the colliding particles.
2. What is the significance of studying two-body collisions in classical mechanics?
Ans. Studying two-body collisions in classical mechanics allows us to understand the principles of conservation of momentum and energy. It helps in predicting and analyzing the outcome of the collision, such as the final velocities and angles of the particles involved. This understanding is crucial in various fields like engineering, astrophysics, and particle physics.
3. How is the outcome of a two-body collision determined in the lab frame?
Ans. The outcome of a two-body collision in the lab frame is determined by applying the laws of conservation of momentum and energy. By considering the initial velocities, masses, and types of interaction between the particles, we can calculate the final velocities and angles of the particles after the collision.
4. Can you provide an example of a two-body collision in the lab frame?
Ans. Sure! Let's consider a scenario where two billiard balls collide on a frictionless table. If the first ball is initially at rest and the second ball is moving towards it with a certain velocity, the collision between them can be treated as a two-body collision in the lab frame. By analyzing the masses, initial velocities, and types of collision, we can determine the final velocities and directions of the balls after the collision.
5. How does the lab frame differ from the center of mass frame in two-body collisions?
Ans. The lab frame is the reference frame where the observer is stationary and measures the motion of the colliding particles. In contrast, the center of mass frame is a reference frame where the total momentum of the system is zero. In two-body collisions, the lab frame is used to analyze and predict the outcome of the collision, while the center of mass frame simplifies the calculations by eliminating the relative motion between the particles. Both frames provide valuable insights into the collision dynamics, but their perspectives and calculations differ.
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