Car Crash Science Vocab

What is momentum?

• Momentum is the force applied to an object.
• Momentum is the mass times the velocity of an object.

• Momentum is the speed of an object in motion.
• Momentum is the distance traveled by an object.

Which is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion in a car crash?

• The car crumples without any force being applied.
• The car and the object exert equal and opposite forces on each other during the crash.
• The car accelerates away from the crash site.
• Passengers continue moving forward when the car stops suddenly.

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Which is an example of Newton's First Law in a car crash?

• The airbags deploy to protect the passengers.
• Passengers continue moving forward when the car stops suddenly.
• Passengers are safely restrained by seatbelts.
• The car and the object exert equal and opposite forces on each other during the crash.

Seat belts are a safety feature most related to which of Newton's Laws of Motion?

• Newton's First Law of Motion
• Law of Universal Gravitation
• Newton's Third Law of Motion
• Newton's Second Law of Motion

Seatbelts are made to "give" on impact. This feature is related to which of Newton's Laws of Motion?

• Law of Universal Gravitation
• Newton's Second Law of Motion
• Newton's First Law of Motion
• Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Why is it important to lengthen the time of impact in a car crash?

• It increases the speed of the vehicle during a crash.
• It reduces the force experienced by occupants, minimizing injuries.
• It makes the car more likely to roll over.

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What is an example of impulse in a car crash?

• The type of fuel used by the car.
• The speed of the car before the crash.
• The color of the car involved in the accident.
• The change in momentum of the car during the collision.

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How many collisions does one body experience during a car crash?

• Two collisions, first between the car and object, next between the body and the car

• No collisions
• Three collisions, first between the car and object, next between the body and the car, third between the organs, tissues and bones inside the body.

• One collision between the car and the object

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What is impulse in science?

• Impulse is the distance traveled by an object.
• Impulse is the force times the time over which it acts, resulting in a change in momentum.

• Impulse is the speed of an object over time.
• Impulse is the mass times the speed of an object in motion.

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The diagram shows three vehicles travelling along a straight road at 14 m/s.

Which vehicle has the greatest momentum?

• Motorcycle

• Semi Truck

• Delivery Van