Question

The loss of kinetic energy in a perfectly inelastic collision depends on:

Options

• Masses of objects

• Initial velocities

• Masses and Squares of velocities difference

• Duration of collision

Answer 1

Masses and Squares of velocities difference

Explanation:

The loss in kinetic energy is given by ΔK.E. = ½(m₁m₂) / (m₁ + m₂) × (u₁ - u₂)², which depends on both the reduced mass term and the square of velocity difference.