Collisions Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of a perfectly elastic collision?
A
A collision where both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
Total Energy is conserved.
2
Q
What is the definition an inelastic collision?
A
A collision where momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not conserved.
Total Energy is conserved.
3
Q
What is the conservation of momentum?
A
In a closed system, the total momentum before a collision or event is the same as the total momentum after.
