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During a collision, momentum is conserved if the system is?
During a collision, momentum is conserved if the system is?
- dynamic
- closed
- isolated (correct)
- open
What happens to the objects in a completely inelastic collision?
What happens to the objects in a completely inelastic collision?
- They break apart
- They stick together (correct)
- They change shape
- They bounce off each other
What is conserved in a completely elastic collision?
What is conserved in a completely elastic collision?
- Only kinetic energy
- Neither momentum nor kinetic energy
- Only momentum
- Both momentum and kinetic energy (correct)
What do you need to derive the second equation for completely elastic collisions?
What do you need to derive the second equation for completely elastic collisions?
What is the result of rearranging the conservation of kinetic energy in a completely elastic collision?
What is the result of rearranging the conservation of kinetic energy in a completely elastic collision?
What do you need to do to solve collision problems?
What do you need to do to solve collision problems?
What is the final equation derived for completely elastic collisions?
What is the final equation derived for completely elastic collisions?
What is the key to determining which type of collision is occurring?
What is the key to determining which type of collision is occurring?