1.4 Elastic and inelastic collisions

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Definitions

Elastic collision - One where there is no loss of kinetic energy

Inelastic collision - One where the two colliding objects move apart with less kinetic energy than previously.

Totally inelastic collision - Where colliding objects stick together.

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