The collision of cars on the road is classified as an inelastic collision due to the loss of kinetic energy during the impact. In such collisions, the vehicles do not retain their total kinetic energy post-collision, as energy is dissipated primarily as heat and deformation of the vehicles. This phenomenon is influenced by the presence of friction forces, which contribute to the energy dissipation process.
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The collisions are inelastic because the cars to not continue to move after the collision with the same total kinetic energy that they had before the collision. This energy is dissipated in the collision mainly in the form of heat (eg. bending metal).opfphysics said:hi experts
Is collison of cars on road an inelastic collision? because friction force is present - please help me in this regard.