Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

Which statement correctly describes a perfectly elastic collision between two objects?

  • ATotal kinetic energy is conserved and the relative speed of approach equals the relative speed of separation.
  • BTotal kinetic energy is conserved but the relative speed of approach does not equal the relative speed of separation.
  • CTotal kinetic energy is not conserved and the relative speed of approach does not equal the relative speed of separation.
  • DTotal kinetic energy is not conserved but the relative speed of approach does equal the relative speed of separation.

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