Question: Particle A ( mA = 1 kg ) is given initial velocity 1 0 m / s to the right, while particle B ( mB

Particle A (mA=1 kg) is given initial velocity 10 m/s to the right, while particle B (mB=1.5 kg) is initially at rest. The coefficient of restitution for any impact between A and B is 2/3 while the coefficient of restitution for impact of either particle with either wall is 0.6. The particles slide along a smooth horizontal supporting surface.
Compute the percentage of the kinetic energy remaining in the system of A and B at the moment just before A impacts the wall on the left for the first time. (Consider the system to have 100% of its energy at the start.) Neglect all friction.

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