collisions reading comprehension

What happens when a collision occurs between two objects?

• The objects bounce off each other without transferring energy.

• Energy is transferred from one object to the other.

• The objects merge into a single object.

• No physical interaction takes place between the objects.

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Which of the following is an example of a collision?

• A puppy licking your face.

• A drumstick colliding with a drum to make sounds.

• A leaf falling from a tree.

• A light turning on in a room.

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What does energy allow us to do, in simple terms?

• Energy allows us to see colors.

• Energy is the ability to do work.

• Energy enables us to feel emotions.

• Energy is used to measure time.

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What factors does the amount of energy transferred during a collision depend on?

• The color and shape of the moving object.

• The weight and speed of the moving object.

• The temperature and pressure of the environment.

• The size and age of the moving object.

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Which scenario illustrates the transfer of energy during a collision in sports?

• A basketball deflating when it is not used.

• A swimmer diving into a pool.

• A batter hitting a baseball with a bat.

• A runner crossing the finish line.

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What happens to energy when you bowl a ball towards the bowling pins?

• The energy disappears

• The energy is transferred from the ball to the pins

• The energy is transferred from the pins to the ball

• The energy stays within the ball

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According to the text, what is likely to happen when a bumper car hits another car?

• The cars will not change direction

• The passengers will not feel anything

• The energy is transferred and the passengers feel a change in their motion

• The cars will stop but the passengers will not feel any change

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What determines the amount of energy transferred between moving objects?

• The color of the objects

• The weight of the objects

• The shape of the objects

• The speed of the objects

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Why are speed limit signs posted according to the text?

• To make driving more challenging

• To reduce the energy transfer in case of a collision

• To keep drivers safe by reducing the severity of crashes

• To encourage drivers to drive faster

Why is the larger animal usually more successful in territorial fights?

• The larger animal is usually slower.

• The larger animal has less weight and energy.

• The larger animal can transfer more energy during a collision.

• The larger animal is less aggressive.

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