Further Mathematics GCSE
Perfectly Inelastic Collision
What Perfectly Inelastic Collision means in Further Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Perfectly Inelastic Collision
A collision where $e=0$. The objects coalesce (stick together) and move with a common velocity. Maximum kinetic energy is lost.
Topics that use Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Mechanics (OCR GCSE)
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Using Perfectly Inelastic Collision in the exam
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