Question
Physics Question on Elastic and inelastic collisions
Which one of the following is the correct statement?
A
In inelastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved
B
In inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved and kinetic energy is not conserved
C
In elastic collisions, momentum is conserved and kinetic energy is not conserved
D
In inelastic collisions, momentum is not conserved and kinetic energy is conserved
E
In elastic collisions, momentum is not conserved and kinetic energy is conserved
Answer
In inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved and kinetic energy is not conserved
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : In inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved and kinetic energy is not conserved