10 Questions
What is conserved in both elastic and inelastic collisions?
Momentum
What happens to kinetic energy in an inelastic collision?
It is transformed into wasted energy
What is the main difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?
The conservation of kinetic energy
What is an example of wasted energy in an inelastic collision?
All of the above
What type of collision conserves both momentum and kinetic energy?
Elastic collision
What is the primary difference between the conservation of kinetic energy in elastic and inelastic collisions?
In elastic collisions, kinetic energy is conserved, while in inelastic collisions, kinetic energy is not conserved and is transformed into other forms of energy.
What happens to the total kinetic energy in an elastic collision?
The total kinetic energy remains conserved.
What is the fate of some kinetic energy in an inelastic collision?
It is transformed into wasted energy, such as light, heat, and sound.
In what type of collision are both momentum and kinetic energy conserved?
An elastic collision.
Why is momentum conserved in both elastic and inelastic collisions?
The law of conservation of momentum applies to all collisions, regardless of their type.
Study Notes
Collisions
- In elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
- In inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not.
- In inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is transformed into wasted energy, which can take the form of:
- Light
- Heat
- Sound
Collisions
- In elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
- In inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not.
- In inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is transformed into wasted energy, which can take the form of:
- Light
- Heat
- Sound
Learn about the types of collisions, including elastic and inelastic collisions, and how they affect momentum and kinetic energy. Understand how kinetic energy is transformed into wasted energy forms.
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