Collisions: Types, Outcomes, and Applications

Question 1

In the context of collisions, what is the definition of elasticity?

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Elasticity in collisions refers to the ability of colliding objects to regain their original shape and size after the collision.

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Elasticity in collisions is associated with the amount of energy lost during the collision.

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Elasticity in collisions is only applicable to collisions between perfectly smooth objects.

Question 2

Define the coefficient of restitution and provide its mathematical equation.

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The coefficient of restitution is a measure of the elasticity of a collision, defined as the ratio of the relative velocity of the objects before and after the collision.

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The coefficient of restitution is the ratio of the momentum of the objects before and after the collision.

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The coefficient of restitution is the ratio of the kinetic energy of the objects before and after the collision.

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The coefficient of restitution is a measure of the amount of heat generated in the collision.

Question 3

In a completely inelastic collision, the total kinetic energy of the system:

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Is completely lost

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Is conserved

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Is partially lost

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Remains the same

Question 4

The coefficient of restitution (e) in a collision represents:

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The ratio of the final relative velocity to the initial relative velocity

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The ratio of the initial relative velocity to the final relative velocity

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The ratio of the change in kinetic energy to the initial kinetic energy

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The ratio of the final momentum to the initial momentum

Question 5

In an elastic collision, which of the following quantities is conserved?

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Both kinetic energy and momentum

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Kinetic energy only

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Momentum only

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Neither kinetic energy nor momentum

Question 6

Which of the following factors DOES affect the coefficient of restitution?

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Material properties of the colliding objects

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Temperature

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Shape of the colliding objects

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Mass of the colliding objects

Question 7

In a perfectly inelastic collision, the objects:

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Stick together after the collision

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Bounce off each other with the same speed

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Exchange their velocities

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Lose all their mechanical energy

Question 8

What is a collision? Describe the various types of collisions that can occur.

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A collision is an event where two or more objects physically interact, causing a change in their motion.

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A collision is a force exerted by one object on another.

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A collision is a change in an object's momentum.

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A collision is an interaction that alters the energy of the objects involved.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a characteristic of elastic collisions?

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Objects may stick together after the collision.

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Total kinetic energy is conserved.

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Total momentum is conserved.

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Objects may move in different directions after the collision.

Question 10

In an inelastic collision, which of the following quantities is not conserved?

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Kinetic energy

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Total energy

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Total momentum

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Momentum of each object

Question 11

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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Momentum

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Speed

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Distance

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Mass

Question 12

What is the SI unit of force?

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Coulomb

Question 13

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

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F = ma

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F = mv

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F = ½ mv²

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F = GMm/r²

Question 14

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

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9.8 m/s²

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10 m/s²

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11.2 m/s²

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12.8 m/s²

Question 15

In a perfectly elastic collision, which of the following quantities is conserved?

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Both kinetic energy and momentum

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Kinetic energy only

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Momentum only

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Neither kinetic energy nor momentum

Question 16

The coefficient of restitution (e) is a dimensionless quantity that represents:

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The ratio of kinetic energy lost to kinetic energy gained during a collision

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The ratio of momentum lost to momentum gained during a collision

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The ratio of velocity lost to velocity gained during a collision

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The ratio of displacement lost to displacement gained during a collision

Question 17

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the outcome of a collision?

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Magnetic properties of the objects involved

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Mass of the objects involved

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Initial velocities of the objects involved

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Coefficient of restitution between the objects

Question 18

In a completely inelastic collision, the objects:

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Stick together after the collision

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Rebound with the same speed

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Rebound with different speeds

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Explode into smaller pieces

Question 19

The impulse acting on an object during a collision is equal to:

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The change in momentum of the object

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The average force acting on the object during the collision

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The time of contact between the objects

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The kinetic energy of the object

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world example of an elastic collision?

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A billiards ball collision

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A car crash

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A hammer hitting a nail

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A basketball bouncing off the ground

Question 21

In a collision between a moving object and a stationary object, the stationary object:

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May gain or lose kinetic energy depending on the masses of the objects

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Always gains kinetic energy

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Always loses kinetic energy

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Never changes its kinetic energy

Question 22

How does the center of mass concept aid in predicting the final position of objects involved in collisions?

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It enables predictions about the final position of the objects involved in the collision.

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It helps determine the amount of kinetic energy lost during the collision.

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It provides information about the individual velocities of the objects after the collision.

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It is not relevant to the analysis of collisions.

Question 23

Identify the option that is NOT a recognized type of collision:

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Partial collision

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Perfectly plastic collision

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Elastic collision

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Inelastic collision

Question 24

In an inelastic collision, what happens to the kinetic energy of the colliding objects?

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It transforms into other energy forms, such as heat or sound.

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It remains unchanged.

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It disperses into the immediate environment.

Question 25

Define the coefficient of restitution:

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A measure of collision elasticity.

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A measure of collision kinetic energy.

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A measure of collision momentum.

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A measure of collision force.

Question 26

An object with a mass of 2 kg travels at 5 m/s. Calculate its momentum:

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10 kg m/s

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5 kg m/s

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25 kg m/s

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15 kg m/s

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of collision in physics?

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Magnetic Collision

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Inelastic Collision

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Perfectly Elastic Collision

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Partially Elastic Collision

Question 28

The coefficient of restitution is a measure of the:

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Elasticity of a collision

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Inelasticity of a collision

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Momentum gained during a collision

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Energy lost during a collision

Question 29

A ball is dropped from a height of 10 meters. If the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the ground is 0.5, to what height will the ball rebound?

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2.5 meters

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10 meters

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5 meters

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15 meters

Question 30

Which of the following does NOT affect the outcome of a collision?

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Temperature of the Objects

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Velocity of the objects

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Coefficient of restitution

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Mass of the objects

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of an inelastic collision?

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A car crash

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A ball bouncing off a trampoline

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A golf ball being hit by a golf club

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A billiard ball hitting another billiard ball

Question 32

Which of the following is a perfectly elastic collision?

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A billiard ball collision

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A car crash

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A collision between two clay balls

Question 33

What is the coefficient of restitution?

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A dimensionless quantity that measures the elasticity of a collision

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The velocity of the objects before the collision

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The angle at which the objects collide

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The ratio of the masses of the colliding objects

Question 34

In an elastic collision, what is the relationship between the kinetic energy of the colliding objects before and after the collision?

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Kinetic energy is conserved

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Kinetic energy is gained

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Kinetic energy is lost

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Kinetic energy is doubled

Question 35

A car traveling at 30 m/s brakes to a stop over a distance of 50 meters. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the car?

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18 m/s^2

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9 m/s^2

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30 m/s^2

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50 m/s^2

Question 36

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the outcome of a collision?

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The color of the objects

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The velocities of the objects

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The coefficient of restitution

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The masses of the objects

Question 37

In a perfectly inelastic collision, which of the following quantities is conserved?

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Total momentum

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Velocity

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Total mechanical energy

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Total kinetic energy

Question 38

A ball is dropped from a height of 10 m. If the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the floor is 0.6, how high will the ball bounce after the first collision?

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3.6 m

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10 m

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16 m

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6 m

Question 39

Define the coefficient of restitution in the context of collisions.

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A numerical measure of the elasticity of a collision

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The ratio of the final velocities of the objects

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The ratio of the initial velocities of the objects

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The angle at which the objects collide

Question 40

Which factor is critical in determining the outcome of a collision?

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Masses of the colliding objects

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Temperature of the objects

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Location of the collision

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Color of the objects

Question 41

Describe the fundamental difference between perfectly elastic and perfectly inelastic collisions.

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In perfectly elastic collisions, kinetic energy is conserved, while in perfectly inelastic collisions, kinetic energy is not conserved.

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In perfectly elastic collisions, momentum is conserved, while in perfectly inelastic collisions, momentum is not conserved.

Question 42

Define momentum and provide its properties.

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Momentum is a vector quantity that describes the motion of an object.

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Momentum is a scalar quantity that describes the motion of an object.

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Momentum is a vector quantity that describes the force acting on an object.

Question 43

Identify the SI unit for measuring momentum.

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Kilogram meters per second (kg m/s)

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Newtons (N)

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Watts (W)

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Joules (J)

Question 44

The formula that defines the coefficient of restitution (e) is:

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**e = (v2 - v1) / (u1 - u2)**

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e = (v1 + v2) / (u1 + u2)

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e = (v1 - v2) / (u1 + u2)

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e = (v1 - v2) / (u2 - u1)

Question 45

In an inelastic collision, the quantity that increases is:

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**Internal energy**

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Kinetic energy

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Velocity

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Momentum

Question 46

The definition of impulse acting on an object during a collision is:

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**Change in momentum over time**

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Force exerted on the object

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Displacement of the object

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Kinetic energy gained by the object

Question 47

A car of mass 1000 kg moving at 10 m/s collides head-on with a stationary truck of mass 2000 kg. If the coefficient of restitution is 0.5, calculate the velocity of the car after the collision.

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**2.5 m/s**

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7.5 m/s

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10 m/s

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5 m/s

Question 48

The condition for a perfectly elastic collision is:

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**e = 1**

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e = 0.5

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e = 0

Question 49

In a completely inelastic collision, the quantity that is zero is:

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**Relative velocity after collision**

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Momentum after collision

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Kinetic energy before collision

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Momentum before collision

Question 50

An example of an oblique collision is:

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**Glancing collision**

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Direct central collision

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Head-on collision

Question 51

A real-world example of an inelastic collision is:

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**Car crash**

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Collision of a golf ball with a club

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Collision of billiard balls

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Collision of bowling pins