Completely Inelastic Collision in AP Physics 1

Definition

A completely inelastic collision is a type of collision where two objects stick together after colliding and move as one. In this type of collision, kinetic energy is not conserved.

Related terms

Elastic Collision:

An elastic collision is a type of collision where the total kinetic energy of the system is conserved before and after the collision.

Momentum:

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity, representing its "quantity of motion."

Conservation of Energy:

The principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed from one form to another.