A collision where both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.

A collision where momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not. Some KE is converted to other forms of energy.

A special case of inelastic collision where the colliding objects stick together after the collision.

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity. It is a vector quantity.

Kinetic energy being conserved means the total kinetic energy of the system remains constant before and after a collision ($KE_{initial} = KE_{final}$).

The collision is classified as inelastic, and some of the initial kinetic energy is transformed into other forms of energy like heat, sound, or deformation.

This is a completely inelastic collision, and they move with a common final velocity.

Increasing the mass increases the momentum, as momentum is directly proportional to mass ($p = mv$).

The moving object will transfer some of its momentum to the stationary object, and kinetic energy will not be conserved, often converted to heat or sound.

Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved, meaning the total momentum and kinetic energy of the system remain constant before and after the collision.

Elastic Collision: Kinetic energy is conserved ($KE_{initial} = KE_{final}$). Inelastic Collision: Kinetic energy is not conserved ($KE_{initial} \neq KE_{final}$).

Both Elastic and Inelastic Collisions: Momentum is always conserved ($p_{initial} = p_{final}$).

Elastic Collision: Objects bounce off each other. Inelastic Collision: Objects may stick together, deform, or generate heat/sound.

Elastic: Total kinetic energy remains constant. Inelastic: Total kinetic energy decreases (converted to other forms).

Inelastic Collision: Kinetic energy is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat, sound, or deformation.