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Mud thrown on a wall and sticking to it is an example for:

Correct answer: D. Perfectly inelastic collision

  • A. Inelastic collision
  • B. Elastic collision
  • C. Super elastic collision
  • D. Perfectly inelastic collision

Explanation

In a perfectly inelastic collision bodies stick together after impact, maximizing kinetic energy loss while conserving momentum. Mud sticking to a wall exemplifies this because the mud's kinetic energy is not recovered and it adheres to the surface.

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