Difference between inelastic and nonelastic

In summary, an inelastic collision is a type of collision where kinetic energy is not conserved, unlike in an elastic collision. Nonelastic collisions, which include inelastic collisions, can involve nuclear reactions such as (n,α), (n,γ), (n,p), and (n,n'). This definition may vary between different authors and may also include quasi-elastic and diffractive collisions, where the incoming particles remain intact but the collision was not elastic. In high-energy physics, all of these processes would be considered inelastic. The definition of inelastic may also differ for charged and uncharged particles.
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An inelastic collision, in contrast to an elastic collision, is a collision in which kinetic energy is not conserved.

http://journals.aps.org/archive/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.114.1584 [Broken]
nonelastic (total minus elastic).

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear-...ear-physics-fall-2006/lecture-notes/lec16.pdf
Is inelastic just part of nonelastic ?
nonelastic = inelastic + nuclear reaction [ (n,α),(n,γ), (n,p), (n,n'),fission ...]

Is definition the same for charged and uncharged particles ?
 
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In high-energy physics, all those processes (apart from elastic scattering of course) would be called inelastic. I don't know about nuclear physics. In general, the same words can be defined slightly different between different authors.
 
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The difference may be in quasi-elastic and diffractive collisions: these are ones where the incoming particles emerge intact, but the collision was not elastic.
 

What is the definition of inelastic?

Inelastic refers to a material or substance that does not easily deform or stretch when a force is applied to it. This means that the material will not return to its original shape after the force is removed.

What is the definition of nonelastic?

Nonelastic, on the other hand, refers to a material or substance that can easily deform or stretch when a force is applied to it. This means that the material will return to its original shape once the force is removed.

What causes a material to be inelastic or nonelastic?

The ability of a material to be inelastic or nonelastic is determined by its molecular structure. Materials with strong and rigid molecular bonds are more likely to be inelastic, while materials with weaker molecular bonds are more likely to be nonelastic.

What is an example of an inelastic material?

A common example of an inelastic material is rubber. When a force is applied, rubber will not easily deform or stretch, and will not return to its original shape once the force is removed.

What is an example of a nonelastic material?

An example of a nonelastic material is clay. When a force is applied, clay can easily be molded and shaped, and will return to its original shape once the force is removed.

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