2.5.38∗. In one straight line on a smooth horizontal plane with equal intervals there are bars of mass $m$ each. A constant horizontal force $F$ is applied to the first of the bars. Determine the speed of the bars before and immediately after the nth impact. Consider the speed limit value for $n$ tending to infinity, if the width of the gaps between the bars is $l$. The blows of the bars are absolutely inelastic.
Solution
Let's consider 1st and 2nd collision **First collision** : From the law of conservation of energy
$$v_1^2=2a_1l$$
Considering Newton's 2nd law ($a_1=\frac{F}{m}$)
$$v_1^2=\frac{2Fl}{m}$$
Where $v_1$ is the velocity before the collision Law of conservation of momentum
Where $v_2$ is the velocity after the collision From $v_1$ and $v_2$, we can see that the velocity index is the same as the coefficient in front of the mass and $\text{index}+1$ at the top Thus leading to the following recurrence relation