ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS CLASSICAL MECHANICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site inelastic collision Inelastic scattering of a neutron Credit: European Nuclear Society Also called inelastic scattering, a collision between bodies in which there is a loss of kinetic energy. In nuclear physics, an inelastic collision is one in which an incoming particle causes excitation or breaking up of the struck nucleus. See also elastic collision. Related categories    • ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS    • CLASSICAL MECHANICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP