Collisions

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What is a collision?

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A collision is when two or more objects hit each other.

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What happens to energy during a collision?

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Some energy is transferred from one object to another.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What happens when a fast-moving object collides with a stationary object?

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The fast-moving object can transfer energy to the stationary object.

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What is the effect of increasing the weight of a moving object?

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It increases the amount of energy that can be transferred during a collision.

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What are some forms of energy?

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Kinetic energy, potential energy, sound energy, and thermal energy.

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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.

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What happens to energy when a hockey puck hits a barrier?

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Some energy is converted into sound and heat.

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What is the relationship between speed and energy?

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