Question
Physics Question on work, energy and power
Which of the following is not a perfectly inelastic collision
A
striking of two glass balls
B
bullet striking a bag and sand
C
an electron captured by a proton
D
a man jumping onto a moving cart.
Answer
striking of two glass balls
Explanation
Solution
In case of perfectly inelastic collision, the two bodies move together with same velocity. A bullet striking the bag of sand, capturing of electron by a proton and a man jumping into the moving cart are the examples of perfectly inelastic collision whereas striking of two glass balls is an example of elastic collision.