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  • Inelastic Collisions

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    Introduction Inelastic collisions are a central concept in the study of physics, particularly in the field of mechanics. These types of collisions, where kinetic energy is not conserved, are crucial to understanding how objects interact with each other when they collide. Definition of Inelastic Collisions In an inelastic collision, the total kinetic energy of the…

  • Elastic Collisions

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    Introduction In physics, an elastic collision is an encounter between two bodies in which the total kinetic energy of the two bodies remains the same. In an idealized elastic collision, there is no net conversion of kinetic energy into other forms such as heat, noise, or potential energy. Fundamental Equations In one-dimensional elastic collisions, the…