Physics: Conservation of Momentum and Energy in Elastic Collisions
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What is the fundamental principle behind the law of conservation of momentum?

  • The total momentum of a closed system remains constant over time. (correct)
  • The total kinetic energy of a closed system remains constant over time.
  • The total mass of a closed system remains constant over time.
  • The total velocity of a closed system remains constant over time.
  • In an elastic collision, what is the relationship between the initial and final kinetic energy of the system?

  • The initial kinetic energy is equal to the final kinetic energy. (correct)
  • The initial kinetic energy is always less than the final kinetic energy.
  • The initial kinetic energy is always greater than the final kinetic energy.
  • The initial kinetic energy is unrelated to the final kinetic energy.
  • Which of the following equations represents the law of conservation of momentum?

  • ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗before + ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗after
  • ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗before - ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗after
  • ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗before ≠ ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗after
  • ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗before = ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗after (correct)
  • What is the primary condition for the conservation of kinetic energy in a collision?

    <p>The collision must be perfectly elastic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the law of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy?

    <p>The law of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy are only applicable to closed systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Momentum and Energy Conservation

    • The law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum before an interaction is equal to the total momentum after the interaction: ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗before = ∑ 𝑚 𝑣⃗after.
    • This law applies to elastic collisions, where the total momentum is conserved.
    • The law of conservation of kinetic energy states that the total kinetic energy before an interaction is equal to the total kinetic energy after the interaction: ∑ 1/2 𝑚𝑣2 = ∑ 1/2 𝑚𝑣2.
    • Both laws are used to analyze and predict the results of interactions in elastic collisions.
    • In elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
    • The conservation laws are used to calculate the velocities and energies of objects before and after an interaction.

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    This quiz assesses your understanding of the quantitative analysis of elastic collisions using the laws of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy.

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