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COLLISION ELASTIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Analytical Chemistry
CONT

A particle (atom or molecule) can undergo a change in its state of excitation as a result of collisions with other particles. In an elastic collision an exchange only of kinetic energy takes place between the colliding species; in an inelastic collision there is an interchange between the kinetic energy and the internal energy of the particle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Chimie analytique
CONT

Une particule (atome ou molécule) peut subir un changement de son état d'excitation à la suite de processus de collisions avec d'autres particules. Dans une collision élastique, il ne se produit qu'un échange d'énergie cinétique entre les espèces qui entrent en collision; dans un collision inélastique, il y a un échange entre l'énergie cinétique et l'énergie interne de la particule.

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