Two identical pucks collide elastically on an air hockey table. One Puck was originally at rest. If the incoming puck has a speed of 6.00 m/s and scatters at an angle of 30° with respect to its incoming direction. What is the velocity (magnitude and direction) of puck 1 after the collision? (You may use the result that for an elastic collision of objects that have identical masses). (b) Confirm that the collision is elastic.

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Two identical pucks collide elastically on an air hockey table. One Puck was originally at rest. If the incoming puck has a speed of 6.00 m/s and scatters at an angle of 30° with respect to its incoming direction. What is the velocity (magnitude and direction) of puck 1 after the collision? (You may use the result that  for an elastic collision of objects that have identical masses). (b) Confirm that the collision is elastic.

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