AP®︎ Physics 1: Topic 4.4 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.4 of AP Physics 1 – Elastic and Inelastic Collisions.
Questions List
Topic 4.4
Question 1 Easy
Which of the following correctly describes the collision?
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Topic 4.4: Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Learning Objective: 4.4.A
Describe whether an interaction between objects is elastic or inelastic.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.1
An elastic collision between objects is one in which the initial kinetic energy of the system is equal to the final kinetic energy of the system.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.2
In an elastic collision, the final kinetic energies of each of the objects within the system may be different from their initial kinetic energies.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.3
An inelastic collision between objects is one in which the total kinetic energy of the system decreases.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.4
In an inelastic collision, some of the initial kinetic energy is not restored to kinetic energy but is transformed by nonconservative forces into other forms of energy.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.5
In a perfectly inelastic collision, the objects stick together and move with the same velocity after the collision.
