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If two objects meets head-on with the same mass and speed what is the collision?
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Provided the objects are of identical density and structure, particles would exit on an axis perpendicular to the axis of attraction, until secondary fragment collisions alter their trajectory.
If the density of the objects is significantly different, the object of lesser density would be destroyed with the object of greater density taking only superficial damage if any. Physical shape and the cleavage of the material could also play a part in this.
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Explain why a high-speed collision might cause more damage to vehicles then a low- speed collision?
because the high speed collision has more energy that it is using when the damage is occuring love Shanika L. Jackson♥
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More kinetic energy involved.
Why does a high-speed collision between two cars have more damage than a low-speed collision between two cars?
There is more kinetic energy in the collision involving the high-speed cars than there is in the collision involving the low-speed cars, resulting in a greater amount of force exerted on each car, prompting more damage.
