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Center of Mass, Momentum and Collision: Types of Collision MCQ

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Types of CollisionEasyQuestion 30506

Question

Which quantity is conserved in ALL types of collisions?
  1. A
    Kinetic energy
  2. B
    Total mechanical energy
  3. C
    Linear momentum
    Correct
  4. D
    Speed of each particle

Correct answer

Linear momentum

Explanation

Total linear momentum is conserved in all collisions (elastic, inelastic, perfectly inelastic) as long as no external force acts.

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