by Thomas Lee Abshier | Jun 21, 2025 | Newtonian Mechanics, Physics
The Energetic and Entropic Determinants of Fracture by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND, and Copilot, 6/21/2025 Thomas: When an object breaks, what is the principle that is being satisfied? Is it an increase of entropy by breaking into more possible configurations, or is it...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 15, 2019 | Newtonian Mechanics, Physics
This question and answer may be found on Physics Stack Exchange. Question: When two masses collide inelastically, the kinetic energy is not conserved. This is obvious because kinetic energy is the energy associated with a mass in motion. In an inelastic collision,...
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