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28 Jul 2024 14:20:28 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Particles (again...still)  
From: Peter Popov
Date: 15 Jun 2000 16:22:59
Message: <k6eiks4kqgehmj2g8h1ipvc3neql3e1d5u@4ax.com>
On Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:15:15 -0700, "Matt Savard" <msa### [at] rainorg>
wrote:

>I guess my problem is finding out that end destination.

LOL I would guess so, yes. A predetermined particle system, now that
wouldn't be fun, would it? :)

You only need a direction. When two spherical particles collide, their
instantaneous velocities are vectors lying on the line passing through
the centers of the spheres. There, you have the direction already.

 
Peter Popov ICQ : 15002700
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