Question

How do you distinguish between an elastic and i elastic collision? ( Consider each to be complete when awarding this question.)

Answer 1

Let's distinguish between an elastic collision and an inelastic collision.

• Elastic collision:

An elastic collision is a type of collision in which the colliding bodies bounce back after colliding with each other with going through a any deformation.

In this collision, the kinetic energy is not converted to any other form of energy .

In this case both momentum and total energy of both objects are conserved.

• Inelastic collision:

An inelastic collision is a collision where the colliding bodies come to a halt and stick together after collision.

In this collision the energy not conserved while the momentum is conserved.

The kinetic energy turns to heat energy.