In analysing the problems of inelastic collisions, the law of conservation of momentum and the law of conservation of mechanical energy are to be employed
Since the laws of conservation of momentum and mechanical energy are fundamental laws, they should hold good in any situation.
Which of the following is true?
- The (A) is correct but the (R) is incorrect
- Both (A) and (R) are collect and (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are conect but the (R) is not the collect explanation of the (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are incorrect
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
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Concepts Used:
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Elastic Collision:
According to elastic collision, the kinetic energy of the system will remain constant which means there will be no change in the kinetic energy of the system before and after the collision. It also goes along with the conservation of momentum.
Examples of Elastic Collision
- While playing billiards, balls hit each other.
- A ball is thrown and is bounced to the same height it was thrown from, is an example of elastic collision as there is no net change in the kinetic energy.
- The collision of atoms is also an elastic collision.
Inelastic Collision:
According to inelastic collision, the kinetic energy of the system is not conserved, unlike inelastic collision. The kinetic energy is lost as it gets debauched in other forms of energy like heat, sound, etc, or is absorbed by the body. But they go after the conservation of momentum, like an elastic collision.
Examples of Inelastic Collision
- When the ball is dropped on the ground, it fails to reach the height it was dropped from.
- The accident of two vehicles is an inelastic collision.
- If the clay is thrown at a wall, it sticks to it.
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