Advanced Collision Simulator
Total Momentum:
0.00 kg·m/s
Total Kinetic Energy:
0.00 J
Energy "Lost":
0.00 J
True Statement: In an inelastic collision, the final kinetic energy is always less than the initial kinetic energy.
Energy is lost as heat, sound, or deformation during inelastic collisions, reducing the total kinetic energy while momentum remains conserved.
False Statement: In an elastic collision, the momentum and energy of each body is conserved.
While the system's total momentum and kinetic energy are conserved, individual bodies can exchange both momentum and energy during the collision.
Physics Principles Demonstrated
Conservation of Momentum: Total momentum remains constant in all collisions when no external forces act on the system.
Energy in Collisions: Kinetic energy is conserved only in elastic collisions. In inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is converted to other forms.
Explosion Effects: High-energy collisions can break objects into fragments while still conserving momentum.
