3D elastic collisions are collisions between two or more objects in three-dimensional space where kinetic energy is conserved. This means that after the collision, the total kinetic energy of the objects remains the same as before the collision.
The final velocities can be calculated using the conservation of momentum and kinetic energy equations. Momentum is conserved in both the x, y, and z directions, and the kinetic energy is conserved in the overall collision.
In 3D elastic collisions, kinetic energy is conserved, while in 3D inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is lost after the collision. Inelastic collisions typically involve objects sticking together after the collision, while elastic collisions involve objects bouncing off each other.
The mass and velocity of objects play a significant role in the outcome of a 3D elastic collision. The greater the mass and velocity of an object, the greater its momentum and kinetic energy, which will affect the final velocities of the objects after the collision.
Yes, 3D elastic collisions can occur between objects of different shapes and sizes, as long as the objects are moving in a three-dimensional space and the collision is perfectly elastic. However, the calculations for the final velocities may be more complex for objects with irregular shapes.