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Question
State if the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
In an inelastic collision, the final kinetic energy is always less than the initial kinetic energy of the system.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
In an inelastic collision, the final kinetic energy is always less than the initial kinetic energy of the system. This is because in such collisions, energy is always lost in the form of heat, sound, and other forms.
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