Collision of undivisible particles

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Elastic collisions conserve kinetic energy, distinguishing them from the metaphor of rubber balls. Indivisible particles can collide without changing shape, as energy is stored and released in a manner similar to springs. The discussion clarifies that elastic collisions do not necessarily mimic the behavior of rubber balls. It emphasizes that energy conservation is key, regardless of the particles' physical characteristics. Overall, the nature of collisions is defined by energy dynamics rather than physical deformation.
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Is it is true that all elastic collision are like rubber balls, then how does indivisible particles collide if they can't change their shape, that is store the energy inside like rubber balls and then release it?
 
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Elastic collisions are collisions that conserve kinetic energy, not collisions that act like rubber balls. It sounds like you are taking some metaphor way too literally. Since energy is conserved, all collisions are elastic unless something changes in the particles/objects during the collision.
 
Their shapes change but returns as springs.
 
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