If momentum is conserved in a collision, does this indicate conclusively that the collision is elastic? Explain. A.Yes, momentum is conserved only in an elastic collision. B. No, momentum is conserved only in inelastic collisions.     C  No, momentum is conserved in all collisions, elastic or inelastic.

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If momentum is conserved in a collision, does this indicate conclusively that the collision is elastic? Explain.

A.Yes, momentum is conserved only in an elastic collision.
B. No, momentum is conserved only in inelastic collisions.    
C  No, momentum is conserved in all collisions, elastic or inelastic.
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