inelastic collision

Chinese equivalent: 非弹性碰撞

inelastic collision A collision in which the total momentum of the system is conserved, but the total kinetic energy is not conserved.

Syllabus path: Mechanics › Momentum, Impulse, and Conservation of Momentum

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inelastic collision A collision in which the total momentum of the system is conserved, but the total kinetic energy is not conserved.

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Momentum, Impulse, and Conservation of Momentum

Momentum, Impulse, and Conservation of Momentum 1. Momentum & Impulse A. Momentum Definition: A measure of the "inertia" of motion. Formula: p = mv Nature: State Quantity, Vector (same direction as v ). B. Impulse Definition: The cumulative effect of force over time. Formula: I =…

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