Is Kinetic Energy Conserved in an Inelastic Collision?
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Nope, kinetic energy is not conserved in an inelastic collision! Some of it transforms into other forms of energy, like heat or sound.
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In inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy takes a vacation and turns into things like heat. Momentum's still there though!
Kinetic energy in inelastic collisions is like my paycheck by Monday. Not conserved!
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