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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

Which statement is not used to describe an elastic collision between two objects?

  • AThe relative speed of approach of the two objects equals the relative speed of separation.
  • BThe total kinetic energy of the objects is conserved.
  • CThe total kinetic energy of the objects is reduced.
  • DThe total linear momentum of the objects is conserved.

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