The Figure Shows a Ballistic Pendulum in Three States

question 71

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a ballistic pendulum in three states. The system (considered to be the ball and the pendulum) will move in such a way that

• A) the kinetic energy is conserved during the collision.
• B) the linear momentum is conserved after the collision.
• C) the linear momentum is not conserved during the collision.
• D) the total mechanical energy is conserved during the collision.
• E) the total mechanical energy is conserved after the collision.

---

Definitions:

Environmental Problems

Issues affecting the natural environment, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change, often due to human activity.

Technological Determinism

The belief that the advancement of technology in a society shapes its social organization and cultural beliefs.

Monster Run Amok

A situation or narrative element where a creature or entity escapes control, causing chaos or destruction.

Course Materials

Educational resources provided for the curriculum of a course, including textbooks, online resources, and lecture notes.