Collisions

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It can be found in different forms, such as kinetic energy (movement) and potential energy (stored).

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What happens to energy when an object moves faster?

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As an object moves faster, it has more energy to transfer.

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What is a crumple zone in a car?

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A crumple zone is a part of a car designed to absorb energy during a collision, helping to protect passengers.

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What is the importance of changing one variable in an experiment?

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Changing one variable at a time helps to ensure that the results are fair and that you can see the effect of that specific change.

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Can you hold energy in your hand?

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No, you cannot hold energy in your hand. Energy is not a physical object; it is a property that can cause things to move or change.

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What makes things happen?

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Energy makes things happen. It is what causes movement and change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy.

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What is a fair test in an experiment?

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A fair test is an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to ensure accurate results.

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What happens to energy during a collision?

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During a collision, energy is transferred from one object to another, often resulting in deformation or movement.