AP Physics 1 Flashcards: Elastic And Inelastic Collisions

Study Elastic And Inelastic Collisions in AP Physics 1 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What do we call a collision where objects move together after impact?

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ANSWER

Perfectly inelastic collision. Maximum energy loss occurs when objects stick and move together.

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A moving cart collides with a stationary cart on a nearly frictionless track. After the collision, the carts move together as a single unit. What can be concluded about kinetic energy in the collision?

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