Study Guide for Do Now Flashcard 7 (Collisions Lessons 2-4)

Front

What happens to solid objects in a collision or when other contact forces are applied to them?

Back

They always deform elastically.

Front

Will a baseball change shape when it hits a stationary bat?

Back

Yes.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

This is the variable to observe the effects caused by a change in the independent variable. This is the results variable.

Front

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

Back

Material, shape, and thickness.

Front

What is a Contact Force?

Back

The force that an object experiences due to contact with another object.

Front

What is an elastic collision?

Back

A collision in which kinetic energy is conserved.

Front

What is an inelastic collision?

Back

A collision in which kinetic energy is not conserved, and objects may stick together.

Front

What is the role of mass in collisions?

Back

Mass affects the momentum of an object, influencing how it behaves during a collision.

Front

What is momentum?

Back

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

Front

How does shape affect deformation in collisions?

Back

The shape of an object can determine how it absorbs force and changes during a collision.