Question
Define the terms elastic collision and inelastic collision. What is the difference between inelastic collision and a completely inelastic collision?
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Answer
Elastic collisions are those collisions in which the momentum and kinetic energy will be conserved. In inelastic collision only momentum will remain conserved.
In inelastic collision, loss in K.E. of moving body may not be 100% but in complete or perfect inelastic collision, the K.E. of moving body is lost so that the bodies move together after collision.
In inelastic collision, loss in K.E. of moving body may not be 100% but in complete or perfect inelastic collision, the K.E. of moving body is lost so that the bodies move together after collision.
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