Does the partially elastic collision transfer (more, less, or the same) momentum to the catcher than the completely inelastic collision? Explain.

Taty asked Jan 2, 2022

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Taty asked Jan 2, 2022

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Answer:

momentum is a vector, KE is scalar. Bodies moving in opposite directions have offsetting momentum, but the KE does not offset.

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Adena answered Jan 8, 2022

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