Inelastic.
If it was elastic, they'd bump right off each other. But since they've been locked, or stuck together, this is inelastic.
Updrafts and downdrafts in a thunderstorm interacting with wind shear
Energy- the ability to do work/how things can change and move
Types
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Nuclear Energy
Mechanical Energy
Sound Energy
Heat
Okay, so they want to basically Increase their grip, and they are taking advantage of the force of friction