During inelastic collision of two particles, which one of the following is conserved ? 1. total linear momentum only 2. total kinetic energy only 3. both linear momentum and kinetic energy 4. neither linear momentum nor kinetic energy

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During inelastic collision of two particles, which one of the following is
conserved ?
1. total linear momentum only
2. total kinetic energy only
3. both linear momentum and kinetic energy
4. neither linear momentum nor kinetic energy
Transcribed Image Text:During inelastic collision of two particles, which one of the following is conserved ? 1. total linear momentum only 2. total kinetic energy only 3. both linear momentum and kinetic energy 4. neither linear momentum nor kinetic energy
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In all types of collisions, linear momentum is always conserved which means the total momentum of the system before and after the collision is the same. 

In an elastic collision, kinetic energy is also conserved which means the kinetic energy of the system before and after the collision is the same. However, in an inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved.

Hence, from the above discussion, it can be concluded that Option (1): Total linear momentum only is the correct choice.

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