Practice question · Select all that apply
Which quantities are conserved in an elastic collision?
Hints
- Elastic means nothing is lost to deformation or heat.
- Individual velocities certainly change, only totals can be conserved.
Show the answer
- A. Total mechanical energy
- B. Total kinetic energy
- C. Total momentum
Why
Elastic collisions conserve both momentum and kinetic energy.
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