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If two bodies stick together after collision and move as a single body, the collision is said to be

A

perfectly inelastic

B

elastic

C

inelastic

D

perfectly elastic.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Collision Types**: - In physics, collisions can be classified into different types based on the behavior of the bodies involved after the collision. The two main types are elastic and inelastic collisions. 2. **Identifying the Given Condition**: - The question states that two bodies stick together after the collision and move as a single body. This indicates that they do not separate after colliding. 3. **Defining Perfectly Inelastic Collision**: - A perfectly inelastic collision is a specific type of inelastic collision where the two colliding bodies stick together and move with a common velocity after the collision. 4. **Coefficient of Restitution**: - In a perfectly inelastic collision, the coefficient of restitution (denoted as 'e') is equal to zero. This means that there is no relative motion between the two bodies after the collision. 5. **Conclusion**: - Based on the definition and the condition provided in the question, we conclude that if two bodies stick together after a collision and move as a single body, the collision is termed a **perfectly inelastic collision**. **Final Answer**: The collision is said to be a **perfectly inelastic collision**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Collision Types**: - In physics, collisions can be classified into different types based on the behavior of the bodies involved after the collision. The two main types are elastic and inelastic collisions. 2. **Identifying the Given Condition**: - The question states that two bodies stick together after the collision and move as a single body. This indicates that they do not separate after colliding. ...
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