1.3 Elastic and Inelastic Collisions Flashcards
1
Q
A collision where Ek is conserved is named as?
A
An elastic collision
2
Q
A collision where Ek is not conserved is named as?
A
Inelastic collision
3
Q
Is energy always conserved ?
A
Yes, to obey principle of conservation of energy
4
Q
Is momentum always conserved?
A
Yes, if no external forces are acting on the system
