Kinetic Energy in Elastic Collisions
In an elastic collision between two objects of different masses, how does the kinetic energy of each individual object change?
A
The total kinetic energy is conserved, but redistributed between the two balls based on their masses and initial velocities.
B
The lighter ball always gains kinetic energy, while the heavier ball always loses kinetic energy.
C
The total kinetic energy increases due to the conversion of potential energy during the collision.
D
The kinetic energy of each ball remains constant throughout the collision process.
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