(Elastic and Inelastic Collisions) Experiment
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3.1 Draw a diagram of all forces acting on each cart when they collide. Which forces will influence the total P and KE most?
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3.2 In our experiment, can we achieve a completely elastic collision? a completely inelastic collision?
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3.3 In an inelastic collision in a closed system, can some of the total momentum be lost? Some of the kinetic energy?
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3.4 In an elastic collision in a closed system, can some of the total momentum be lost? Some of the kinetic energy be lost?
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3.5 If kinetic energy is lost, where does it go? Does conservation of energy apply?