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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Energy is transferred from one object to another during a collision.

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What is the crumple zone in a car?

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The crumple zone is the part of a car designed to absorb energy during a collision.

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What happens to an object when it moves faster?

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It has more energy to transfer.

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What is energy?

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Energy is what makes things happen; it can be in different forms like motion, heat, or light.

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What is transferred when a bat hits a ball?

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Energy is transferred from the bat to the ball.

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What is the role of the bumper in a car?

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The bumper helps to protect the car and absorb some energy during a collision.

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What can happen to objects during a collision?

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They can bounce off each other, change direction, or stop.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because it is moving.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that can be used later, like a ball at the top of a hill.