Since K = p2/2m, how can kinetic energy be lost in an inelastic collision while the total

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Since K = p2/2m, how can kinetic energy be lost in an inelastic collision while the total momentum is still con-served? Explain.
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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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