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Chapter 2, Problem 2.28P
To determine
(a)
To Prove:
The momentum of particle A, B and C lies in a plane.
To determine
(b)
To Prove:
The energy of particle B and Care equal to each other.
To determine
(c)
To Prove:
The scattered angle of particle C is equal to 0o or 180o.
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