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Applied Maths Q5(b) 2000 Exam Paper

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    Because the difference between the tan of the angle before collision and the tan of the angle after collision is equal to the angle of deflection, in this case θ.


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    Alright, thanks a mill for the reply :D


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    Prodigious
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    Although I would have thought it would be the two angles added?

    (Drawn on http://awwapp.com/draw.html)


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    No, your not getting what I'm saying. I hope the pic makes it clearer.

    The collision occurs where the green line changes direction.


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    Prodigious
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    Ah right, that makes sense ! Thanks again :)


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    No problem. :)


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