Momentum - Elastic Collisions Flashcards

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elastic collision

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  • collisions in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. The total system kinetic energy before the collision equals the total system kinetic energy after the collision. If total kinetic energy is not conserved, then the collision is referred to as an inelastic collision
  • if masses are equal, they switch velocities
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