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Is linear momentum conserved during the collision of two bodies from opposite direction as it is conserved during the collision from same direction?
What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?
In an elastic collision, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. This means that the objects bounce off each other without any loss of total energy. In an inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved because some of it is transformed into other forms of energy such as heat, sound or deformation. However, momentum is still conserved during the collision.