Question

For an perfectly inelastic collision, which of the following holds true.

• A. Momentum of the system is always conserved.
• B. Velocity of separation is not equal to the velocity of approach.
• C. Kinetic energy of the system is not conserved.
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

If two bodies are in perfectly inelastic collision with each other their momentum is always conserved.

The velocity of separation after collision is not equal to the velocity of approach of two bodies before collision.

During an inelastic collision, there is loss in kinetic energy of system due to deformation. The kinetic energy of the system is not conserved.