Physics Concepts: Speed, Energy, and Collisions

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What is speed?

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The distance an object moves in a certain amount of time.

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What is an energy transfer?

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The movement of energy from part of a system to another.

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What is a collision?

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When two objects hit each other, transferring energy.

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What happens during a collision?

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Energy is transferred from one object to another, some energy makes a sound, and some produces heat.

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How is speed related to energy?

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The more energy an object has, the greater its speed can be.

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How does speed affect energy transfer in a collision?

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The greater the speed, the greater the amount of energy that can be transferred.

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How does weight affect the energy of an object?

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An object with more weight has more energy.