Collisions (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What principle governs ALL types of collisions in an isolated system?
What principle governs ALL types of collisions in an isolated system?
Conservation of momentum
In which type of collision are both momentum AND kinetic energy conserved?
In which type of collision are both momentum AND kinetic energy conserved?
Elastic collision
In an inelastic collision, which quantity is NOT conserved?
In an inelastic collision, which quantity is NOT conserved?
Kinetic energy
What happens in a perfectly inelastic collision?
What happens in a perfectly inelastic collision?
Objects stick together after collision
In inelastic collisions, kinetic energy transforms into which forms of energy?
In inelastic collisions, kinetic energy transforms into which forms of energy?
Heat, sound, and deformation
Why must direction be considered when solving collision problems?
Why must direction be considered when solving collision problems?
Momentum is a vector quantity
What does the equation represent?
What does the equation represent?
Conservation of momentum
What is the first step when solving collision problems?
What is the first step when solving collision problems?
Choose a positive direction
A 2 kg object at 3 m·s hits a 1 kg stationary object. Initial total momentum is:
A 2 kg object at 3 m·s hits a 1 kg stationary object. Initial total momentum is:
6 kg·m·s
Which conservation law(s) apply ONLY to elastic collisions?
Which conservation law(s) apply ONLY to elastic collisions?
Momentum and kinetic energy