Physics XI Content
3. Differentiate between conservation of kinetic energy and conservation of linear momentum.
Conservation of kinetic energy |
Conservation of linear momentum |
Conservation of kinetic energy is possible only in elastic collision. |
Conservation of linear momentum is possible in both elastic and inelastic collision.
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Collision between the atomic molecules and subatomic particles is elastic collision. K.E. is conserved here. |
Collision of bullet with its target is inelastic collision. K.E. is not conserved here. |