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pair elastic / inelastic
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verdictpicked elastic (first-offered)
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**Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions**
| Property | Elastic | Inelastic |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum | Conserved | Conserved |
| Kinetic energy | Conserved | **Not** conserved (some → heat, sound, deform
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