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Elastic Collision

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An elastic collision is a type of collision where both kinetic energy and linear momentum are conserved. In this type of collision, objects bounce off each other without any loss of energy.

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