Contact Forces

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

What happens to the strength of contact forces when two objects make contact during a collision?

Back

They become equal but in opposite directions.

Front

Elastic limit

Back

The maximum extent to which a solid can be stretched without permanent deformation.

Front

How does thickness affect the strength of an object during a collision?

Back

Thicker objects generally can withstand greater forces without deforming.

Front

What factors influence how much a solid object deforms for a given force?

Back

Material, Shape and Thickness

Front

How does an increase in the speed or mass of a moving object affect the peak forces applied during a collision?

Back

It increases the peak force.

Front

What is the role of friction in contact forces?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of objects in contact.

Front

What is peak force in the context of collisions?

Back

The maximum force experienced during a collision.

Front

Collision

Back

An event where two or more bodies exert forces on each other for a relatively short time.

Front

What is the significance of shape in determining how an object behaves during a collision?

Back

The shape affects how forces are distributed and can influence damage.