Graph Of An Inelastic Collision[ Distance vs. Time]

In summary, an inelastic collision is when the total kinetic energy of a system is not conserved and some energy is lost in the form of heat, sound, or deformation. The distance vs. time graph of an inelastic collision shows the position of objects over time and can help understand the interaction and energy loss. The slope of the graph represents the velocity, with steeper slopes indicating higher velocities. The mass of the objects affects the amount of kinetic energy lost, with heavier objects losing less energy. Other factors such as elasticity, angle of collision, and external forces can also influence the shape of the graph.
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How does a graph of an inelastic collision look like? I've searched through the web and found 2 possible answers, but obviously there's only one answer.
 
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There are many answers. It depends which type of graph you draw.
Displacement-time
velocity-time
velocity-displacement
acceleration-time
acceleration-displacement
kinetic energy-time
etc etc
 
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From the title, I was asking for the distance vs time graph of an inelastic collision.
 

Related to Graph Of An Inelastic Collision[ Distance vs. Time]

1. What is an inelastic collision?

An inelastic collision is a type of collision where the total kinetic energy of the system is not conserved. This means that some of the kinetic energy is lost in the form of heat, sound, or deformation of the objects involved.

2. How is the distance vs. time graph related to inelastic collisions?

The distance vs. time graph of an inelastic collision shows the position of the objects involved in the collision over time. This graph can help us understand how the objects interact and how the kinetic energy is lost during the collision.

3. What does the slope of the distance vs. time graph represent?

The slope of the distance vs. time graph represents the velocity of the objects involved in the collision. A steeper slope indicates a higher velocity, while a flatter slope indicates a lower velocity.

4. How does the mass of the objects affect the distance vs. time graph of an inelastic collision?

The mass of the objects affects the distance vs. time graph by influencing the amount of kinetic energy lost during the collision. Heavier objects tend to lose less kinetic energy compared to lighter objects.

5. What other factors can influence the shape of the distance vs. time graph in an inelastic collision?

The shape of the distance vs. time graph can also be influenced by the elasticity of the objects, the angle of collision, and any external forces acting on the objects during the collision. These factors can affect the amount of kinetic energy lost and the overall shape of the graph.

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