A system consists of two objects that collide in a partially elastic collision. Which two properties of the system are conserved by the collision? mass and kinetic energy momentum and mechanical energy momentum and kinetic energy momentum and mass

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Mary

30 November, 07:29

A system consists of two objects that collide in a partially elastic collision. Which two properties of the system are conserved by the collision? mass and kinetic energy momentum and mechanical energy momentum and kinetic energy momentum and mass

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Steven Landry · Answer 1

Mass, momentum and mechanical energy

Explanation:

There are two types of collision.

1. Elastic collision: in case of elastic collision no energy is loss in form of heat and sound.

The momentum and the kinetic energy is conserved.

2. Inelastic collision: in case of inelastic or partially elastic collision, some of energy is lost in form of heat or sound. Here momentum and mechanical energy is conserved.

Mass of a system is always conserved.