Using momentum conservation

Question 1

Use the principle of conservation of momentum to solve one-dimensional problems

Answer 1

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Question 2

Define the terms elastic and inelastic collision

Answer 2

• In an elastic collision, the total kinetic energy before = total kinetic energy after
• In an inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved - it is converted into heat and sound (dissipated)

Question 3

Determine whether a collision is elastic or inelastic

Answer 3

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