AIIMS2000Physics-Mechanics

AIIMS 2000 Physics Conservation Laws MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following is true?

A

Momentum is conserved in all collisions but kinetic energy is conserved only in inelastic collisions.

B

Neither momentum nor kinetic energy is conserved in inelastic collisions.

C

Momentum is conserved in all collisions but not kinetic energy.

D

Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved in all collisions.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Momentum is always conserved in collisions, but kinetic energy is only conserved in elastic collisions.

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