Question
Physics Question on Elastic and inelastic collisions
A ball hits the floor and rebounds after an inelastic collision. In this case
A
The momentum of the ball is conserved
B
The mechanical energy of the ball is conserved
C
The total momentum of the ball and the earth is conserved
D
The total mechanical energy of the ball and the earth is conserved
Answer
The total momentum of the ball and the earth is conserved
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : The total momentum of the ball and the earth is conserved.