Two Objects Constitute an Isolated System

question 55

Multiple Choice

Two objects constitute an isolated system. In an elastic collision between the two objects, which one of the following statements is a false statement?

• A)The total kinetic energy is conserved.
• B)The kinetic energy of each object is the same before and after the collision.
• C)The total momentum is conserved.
• D)The magnitude of the force exerted by each object on the other object is equal.
• E)The total kinetic energy before the collision is equal to the total kinetic energy after the collision.

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Definitions:

Minimum

The lowest permissible limit or the least possible amount or degree of something.

Marginal Cost

The funds required to produce an extra item of a product or service.

Average Fixed Cost

Fixed production charges (remaining constant irrespective of output size) partitioned by the amount of production.

Average Total Cost

Average total cost is the total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, representing the cost per unit of output produced.