Transfer of Energy in Collision Flashcard

Front

What is a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction?

Back

Force

Front

What describes change in an object’s position with respect to time and in comparison to other objects?

Back

Motion

Front

What happens when two bumper cars collide and energy transfers from one car to another?

Back

Energy transfer

Front

What is the term for a meeting or touching of surfaces?

Back

Contact

Front

What is an example of energy transfer when a car starts?

Back

A car starting is an example of energy transfer.

Front

What is the term for the energy that an object has due to its motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What is the principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?

Back

Law of Conservation of Energy

Front

What is the term for the interaction between two objects that results in a change in motion?

Back

Collision

Front

What is the effect of a force acting on an object?

Back

It can change the object's motion.