Completely Inelastic Collision
Definition
A completely inelastic collision is a type of collision where two objects stick together after colliding and move as one unit.
Analogy
Imagine two cars crashing into each other and becoming fused together, unable to separate.
Related terms
Final Velocity: The velocity of an object after a collision or any other event.
Linear Momentum: The product of an object's mass and its velocity, which determines how difficult it is to stop the object's motion.
Elastic Collision: A type of collision where kinetic energy is conserved, and the objects bounce off each other without any deformation.
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