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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

A

When a shell is exploded into four unequal parts linear momentum is conserved

B

For a perfect elastic collision the coefficient of restitution is unity

C

In an inelastic collision total kinetic energy is conserved

D

When a body undergoes a vertical circular motion, the minimum speed at the highest point is `vgtsqrt(5gr)` to stay in the circular path.

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C
In an inelastic collision, total kinetic energy is not conserved.
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