Physics Work, Energy, Power and Collision Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

A ball hits the floor and rebounds after an inelastic collision. In this case

A
the momentum of the ball is conserved.
B
the mechanical energy of the ball is conserved.
C
the total momentum of the ball and the earth is conserved.
D
the total mechanical energy of the ball and the earth is conserved.

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C

: During an inelastic collision, the total momentum of the ball and earth system is conserved.

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