Collision Engineering
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Kinetic Energy Noun
[ki-net-ik en-er-jee]
Back
Kinetic Energy
The energy an object possesses due to its motion, which increases with the object's speed and mass.
Example: A cyclist speeds down a hill, gaining kinetic energy as they move faster.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mass Noun
[mas]
Back
Mass
The amount of matter in an object, which helps determine the energy transferred during a collision.
Example: A Newton's cradle shows how mass affects energy transfer in collisions.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Impulse Noun
[im-puls]
Back
Impulse
A physical quantity representing a force applied to an object over a specific period of time.
Example: A spring pushes a ball, showing force applied over time, illustrating impulse.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Deceleration Noun
[dee-sel-uh-rey-shuhn]
Back
Deceleration
The rate at which an object slows down or decreases its velocity, a key factor in vehicle safety design.
Example: A car stopping suddenly causes a box on top to move forward, illustrating deceleration and inertia.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Collision Noun
[kuh-lizh-uhn]
Back
Collision
An event where two or more objects forcefully impact each other, resulting in an exchange of energy and momentum.
Example: Two balls colliding with arrows showing the direction of impact, illustrating energy and momentum exchange.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Crumple Zone Noun
[kruhm-puhl zohn]
Back
Crumple Zone
A structural area of a vehicle designed to absorb impact energy by deforming in a controlled way during a collision.
Example: The image shows a car's crumple zones, which absorb energy in a crash to protect passengers.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Safety Compartment Noun
[seyf-tee kuhm-part-muhnt]
Back
Safety Compartment
The reinforced passenger area of a vehicle, engineered to resist deformation and protect occupants during a collision.
Example: The image shows a car's safety compartment with crash test dummies, demonstrating how it protects passengers in a crash.
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