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A smooth, axially symmetric bowl has its vertical cross-sections determined by \(s=2\sqrt{ky},\) where \(s\) is the arc-length measured from its lowest point \(V\), and \(y\) is the height above \(V\). A particle is released from rest at a point on the surface at a height \(h\) above \(V\). Explain why \[ \left(\frac{\mathrm{d}s}{\mathrm{d}t}\right)^{2}+2gy \] is constant. Show that the time for the particle to reach \(V\) is \[ \pi\sqrt{\frac{k}{2g}}. \] Two elastic particles of mass \(m\) and \(\alpha m,\) where \(\alpha<1,\) are released simultaneously from opposite sides of the bowl at heights \(\alpha^{2}h\) and \(h\) respectively. If the coefficient of restitution between the particles is \(\alpha,\) describe the subsequent motion.