Question

Is total mechanical energy conserved in an inelastic collision?

Answer 1

Yes , it is

Answer 2

But what about the energy that goes to friction and heat and etc?

Answer 3

Does it matter ?

Answer 4

I dont understand what you are saying there

Answer 5

it is conserved ??

Answer 6

I meant when you said does it matter

Answer 7

If it is conserved, then what about the energy that goes to friction and heat and other places?

Answer 8

oh okay hold on

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_energy

Answer 10

What is the definition of a "conservative force"

Answer 11

Is another body colliding with a body a conservative force"