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Re: [Phys-l] momentum and energy

Jack,

Please define what you mean by conserved.

Bob Carlson


From: Jack Uretsky <jlu@hep.anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:14:22 -0600 (CST)

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I suggest that the definition of "elastic collision"
be that kinetic energy is conserved in the collision.
This definition agrees with accepted practice in every
frame, classicly and quantum mechanically.
Regards,
Jack