Collisions

Front

What happens to the energy transfer when the weight of a moving object increases?

Back

The amount of energy it can transfer increases.

Front

What does an object have more of as it moves faster?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is one form of energy conversion when a hockey puck hits a barrier?

Back

Some of the energy is converted into sound and heat.

Front

What is transferred at the moment a bat hits a ball?

Back

Energy.

Front

What do we call it when one object runs into another?

Back

Collision.

Front

Define 'collision'.

Back

A collision is an event where two or more objects come into contact with each other, often resulting in a transfer of energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

How does mass affect kinetic energy?

Back

The more mass an object has, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.