11. Momentum & Impulse

Of all collisions reported, most are a result of which type of collision?

Which of the following statements about types of collisions is correct?

Which type of collisions are most likely to occur at curves on mountains, and why?

Which of the following statements is true about the total kinetic energy of a system following an inelastic collision?

In an elastic collision between two objects, what physical quantities are conserved in this collision?

When two objects with different masses ($m₁$ and $m₂$) collide, how do the magnitudes of the forces they exert on each other during the collision compare?

Which of the following best distinguishes an elastic collision from an inelastic collision?

A Volkswagen Bug and a Volvo truck have a head-on collision. Which statement is true about the forces experienced by each vehicle during the collision?

Which of the following is the best example of an elastic collision?

Which of the following best describes the difference between an elastic collision and an inelastic collision?

In the context of types of collisions, what primarily causes both changes in motion and changes in shape of colliding objects?

Which of the following statements is true for an inelastic collision?

Two cars of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are moving toward each other with velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$ respectively. They collide and stick together. What is the magnitude of the final velocity of the combined cars after the collision?

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with 4-way stop signs and collide, which type of collision is most likely to occur between them?

If the collision is perfectly elastic, which of the following statements is true?