AP Physics C Mechanics Flashcards: Elastic And Inelastic Collisions

Study Elastic And Inelastic Collisions in AP Physics C Mechanics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the formula for relative velocity in elastic collision?

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ANSWER

Initial relative velocity = - Final relative velocity. Speed of approach equals speed of separation.

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1500\,\text{kg}

car at

+18\,\text{m/s}

collided with a stationary

2500\,\text{kg}

truck; they stuck together in a perfectly inelastic collision with negligible external impulse. Calculate the total momentum before and after the collision.

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