In solving a collision problem, how can you know that you can assume the collisi

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In solving a collision problem, how can you know that you can assume the collision is elastic?

(If you think more than one is correct, select the one you feel is the most accurate or most important.)


options:

A) The collision is between single atoms because they collide without changes in their internal energy from before to after the collision.

B) You can't because no real collision is elastic.

C) The objects are moving slowly the collision doesn't make any noise.

D) The collision is between hard objects that are not distorted during the collision.

Explanation / Answer

B) You can't because no real collision is elastic.

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