inelastic collision

in·e·las·tic col·li·sion

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Definitions of inelastic collision words

noun inelastic collision a collision in which the total kinetic energy of the colliding bodies or particles is not the same after the collision as it was before (opposed to elastic collision). 1
noun inelastic collision a collision process whereby part of the total kinetic energy of the system is converted into a different form of energy, such as radiant energy 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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