In an elastic collision, momentum is conserved (as it is in most other collisions). However, an elastic collision also conserves kinetic energy, whereas an inelastic collision does not.
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Work & Energy – The Big Picture
(video) Here are three different ways to use work and energy to solve physics problems. If you’ve been studying this stuff for a while, you may find that this is what you need to put all the pieces together. Continue reading