In an inelastic collision where does the kinetic energy lost from the objects go? What kind of energy does the kinetic energy turn into?

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Alberto Wiley

9 July, 08:09

In an inelastic collision where does the kinetic energy lost from the objects go? What kind of energy does the kinetic energy turn into?

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Bird · Answer 1

In an inelastic collision, the kinetic energy that is lost can be seen from something such as a car crash. Thermal energy will be significant, in addition to sound energy.

The kinetic energy transforms because of the force exerted on the objects leading to friction and vibration.