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Types of Collisions

Elastic Collision

  • Momentum is conserved
  • Kinetic energy is conserved

Inelastic Collision

  • Momentum is conserved
  • Kinetic energy is not conserved

Perfectly Inelastic Collision

  • Bodies stick together after collision