Collisions

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is what makes things happen. It can cause movement or change.

Front

Which of these can energy NOT do?

Back

You can hold it in your hand.

Front

What is a crumple zone in a car?

Back

A crumple zone is the part of a car that absorbs energy during a collision to protect passengers.

Front

What happens when two objects collide?

Back

They can push each other back, depending on their energy and mass.

Front

What is a variable in an experiment?

Back

A variable is something that can change or be changed in an experiment.

Front

How many variables should you change at a time in a fair test?

Back

You should change one variable at a time.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is the role of energy in a collision?

Back

Energy is transferred between objects during a collision, affecting their movement.

Front

What happens to energy when a ball is thrown?

Back

The energy from the throw is transferred to the ball, making it move.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.