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Which of the following statements is true 

a
In elastic collisions, the momentum is conserved but not in inelastic collisions
b
Both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved in elastic as well as inelastic collisions
c
Total kinetic energy is not conserved but momentum is conserved in inelastic collisions
d
Total kinetic energy is conserved in elastic collisions but momentum is not conserved in elastic collisions

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Linear momentum is conserved in all collisions. KE is conserved only in elastic collision.

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