Collisions

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What do we call the section of a car that absorbs energy in a collision?

Back

Crumple zone: A part of a car designed to absorb impact energy during a collision, helping to protect passengers.

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As an object moves faster, it has more of what to transfer?

Back

Energy: The ability to do work or cause change, which increases as the speed of an object increases.

Front

What happens when two objects collide?

Back

When two objects collide, they exert forces on each other, which can cause them to change direction, speed, or shape.

Front

What makes things happen?

Back

Energy: It is the driving force behind all actions and changes in the physical world.

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To make a fair test or experiment you should change __________ variable(s) at a time.

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One: In scientific experiments, only one variable should be changed at a time to ensure accurate results.

Front

What is a collision?

Back

A collision is when two or more objects hit each other, resulting in a transfer of energy.

Front

What is the purpose of a seatbelt in a car?

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To keep passengers safe during a collision by preventing them from being thrown forward.

Front

What happens to energy during a collision?

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Energy is transferred between the colliding objects, which can cause them to move or change shape.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or condition.