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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A collision in which the total kinetic energy after the collision is less than that before collision is called
Options
A Inelastic collision
Correct Answer
B Elastic collision
C Reducing collision
D None of the above
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An inelastic collision is one where kinetic energy is not conserved.

Hint

Momentum is conserved in all collisions, but kinetic energy is only conserved in elastic collisions.

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