Generation Genius Collisions

At what point in a collision does energy transfer occur?

• right before contact

• the point of contact

• after contact

• Never- the energy is destroyed in a collision.

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When one object runs into another and energy is transferred, we call that a

• explosion.

• hit.

• strike.

• collision.

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Where is the crumple zone in a car and what is its purpose?

• the front; it keeps people safe

• the front; it crumples passengers

• the back; it's just for looks

• the back; it is indestructible

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In a collision, some of the energy is transferred into (select all that apply)

• sound

• matter

• heat

• electricity

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When one object runs into another:

• Collision

• Energy Transfer

• Allusion

• Backdraft

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Is a bat hitting a baseball an example of collision?

• Yes

• No

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When one objects runs into another, energy is transferred. This is referred to as:

• Rube Goldberg Machine

• Energy Transfer

• Accident

• Collision

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What is the primary factor that determines the outcome of a collision between two objects?

• Mass of the objects

• Speed of the objects

• Material of the objects

• Shape of the objects

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In a collision, which of the following is most likely to be conserved?

• Momentum

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Mass

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Which scientific principle explains why a car's crumple zone helps protect passengers during a collision?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

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