Quiz on Collisions

What is a collision?

• When two objects move in the same direction

• When two objects come into contact

• When two objects are in different locations

• When two objects are at rest

What is conserved in any collision?

• Total potential energy

• Total kinetic energy

• Total heat energy

• Total momentum

What type of collision involves objects bouncing off each other with no energy lost?

• Inelastic collision

• Elastic collision

• Nearly elastic collision

• Perfectly inelastic collision

In which type of collision do two separate objects move together as one mass after the collision?

• Elastic collision

• Inelastic collision

• Perfectly inelastic collision

• Nearly elastic collision

What happens to total kinetic energy in inelastic collisions?

• It is converted into sound energy

• It is lost

• It is conserved

• It is converted into heat energy

What is the main difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?

• Objects bounce off each other in elastic collisions

• Objects stick together in elastic collisions

• Objects lose energy in inelastic collisions

• Objects gain energy in inelastic collisions

What is the term used to describe collisions where some kinetic energy is lost due to the collision?

• Perfectly inelastic collision

• Inelastic collision

• Nearly elastic collision

• Elastic collision

What is conserved during car crashes?

• Total heat energy

• Total potential energy

• Total kinetic energy

• Total momentum