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napier212121
Feb11-04, 09:34 AM
Why is kinetic energy conserved in an inelastic collision?




(Dianalynn)
Adrian Baker
Feb11-04, 09:47 AM
Originally posted by napier212121
Why is kinetic energy conserved in an inelastic collision?

(Dianalynn)

It isn't. ENERGY is conserved, but some of the original kinetic is converted to other forms such as heat, sound, and elastic energy.