Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
AP Physics C Mechanics · Flashcards · Recall
AP PHYSICS C MECHANICS · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
What quantity is conserved in both elastic and inelastic collisions?
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What is the main characteristic of a perfectly elastic collision?
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What is the formula for relative velocity in elastic collision?
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Initial relative velocity = - Final relative velocity. Speed of approach equals speed of separation.
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