A collision in which kinetic energy is not conserved is called:
A
Inelastic collision
B
Elastic collision
C
Momentum collision
D
Perfectly elastic collision
Correct Answer: Option A — Inelastic collision
Explanation:
In an inelastic collision, total momentum of the system is conserved but kinetic energy is not, as some energy is transformed into heat, sound, or deformation of the colliding bodies during impact.