In an elastic collision of two billiard balls,

Question:

In an elastic collision of two billiard balls, which of the following quantities remain conserved during the short time of collision of the balls

(a) kinetic energy

(b) total linear momentum

Give a reason for your answer in each case.

Solution:

The kinetic energy and the total linear momentum of the billiard balls are conserved as there is no non-conservative force.

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