Collision

Question 1

Define Colision..

Answer 1

Collision is the sudden forceful coming together in direct contact of two bodies

For example: A hammer, nail head, two railroad cars.

Question 2

Define Elastic Collision

Answer 2

Elastic Collision is a collision in which there is no net loss in kinetic energy in the system as a result of the collision

Both momentum & kinetic energy are conserved;protected quantities in Elastic Collision

Question 3

Define Inelastic Collision

Answer 3

Inelastic Collision is a collision when an amount of kinetic energy in a colliding system/object is lost

Question 4

What are two results of collisions

Answer 4

Inelastic or Elastic