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When two objects collide they can undergo three possible collisions: perfectly inelastic, inelastic, and perfectly elastic. The first type, perfectly inelastic, is when the two objects stick together and become one, like the collusion of two cars and their hoods scrunch up. Perfectly elastic, on the other end of the scale, results in rebound of the two objects without any lost to kinetic energy, these collisions only occur at the atomic level. The third category is everything that lies between the two: inelastic. The objects do rebound to a certain degree, but kinetic energy is not conserved. Thus, the energy of motion must be converted to another type of energy. Thus, when two object collide, the most common forms of energy that kinetic energy is converted to are sound energy and thermal energy. A simple proof of the energy conversion is the simple clapping of hands, if you clap long enough, your hands get warmer, and of course sound is produced.
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What cause an object to move?
Newton said an object at rest will tend to stay at rest until acted upon by an external force. An object is moved when another force is applied to it. Whether it be from change in potential energy or just direct change in momentum, another force is necessary to move an object at rest.
What word Explains how or why something happens?
The word that explains how or why something happens is "causation." Causation refers to the relationship between cause and effect, indicating that one event (the cause) leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect). Understanding causation helps clarify the reasons behind various phenomena and events.
What is a force that can cause an object to change its speed and direction?
A basic physics answer for this is that a net force (or unbalanced force) will cause an object to accelerate, that is, cause the object to change its speed and/or direction.
What will change if a force pushes an object in the same direction as the object's motion?
It will cause acceleration, and increase its velocity.
What can friction do to a moving object?
friction can slow down the object or make it stop. it can also cause the object to create heat.
What is it called when vibrations cause a second object to vibrate?
When vibrations from one object cause another object to vibrate, it is called resonance. Resonance occurs when the natural frequency of the second object matches the frequency of the vibrations of the first object, resulting in increased amplitude and sustained vibrations in the second object.
What happens to the particles in object when they vibrate?
When particles in an object vibrate, they oscillate around their equilibrium position. This vibration can cause the particles to collide with each other, transferring energy in the form of heat. The intensity of the vibration determines the temperature and state of the object (solid, liquid, gas).
Can Once energy is applied to cause an object to vibrate a sound occurs true or false?
True. When energy is applied to make an object vibrate, it creates sound waves that we perceive as sound.
When a pupil plays a flute in a classroom why does the window vibrate?
the window will vibrate because sound travels like a vibration in the air. so when it comes in contact with an object the vibration will cause it to vibrate.
What happens to the particles in an object when it absorbs radiant energy?
When an object absorbs radiant energy, its particles absorb the energy and start to vibrate or move more rapidly. This increased motion can cause the temperature of the object to rise, leading to an increase in kinetic energy of its particles.
When energy is applied to cause an object to vibrate a sound occurs.?
Yes, when energy is applied to make an object vibrate, it creates sound waves that travel through a medium like air. The vibrations of the object cause the particles in the medium to compress and expand, creating changes in pressure that our ears perceive as sound.
When an object vibrating at near the resonant frequency of a second object cause the second object to vibrate when what occurs?
The vibrations are called sympathetic vibrations or sympathetic resonance.
Can wind vibrate anything?
Yes, wind can cause objects to vibrate if it exerts enough force on them. The vibration will depend on the strength of the wind, the characteristics of the object, and the material it is made of.
Does sound waves cause objects to vibrate?
Sound waves are detected by the fact that the waves can cause objects to vibrate. The vibrations from the sound waves must be converted into a signal and then amplified and processed. Your ear and a microphone are common detectors of sound.
What happens to the pen what could have coused the pens motion?
The pen was pushed by an external force, such as someone's hand or another object, which caused it to move. When a force is applied to an object, it can cause the object to accelerate and change its position.
How do things produce sound?
by vibrating at a frequency between 20-20 000 hertz. When objects vibrate they cause vibrations in air particles. The vibrations travel until the energy is dissipated or hits another object.
What happens when an object absorbs light?
When an object absorbs light, its energy is transferred to the object's molecules, causing them to become excited and vibrate. This increase in energy usually results in the object heating up. The absorbed light can also trigger chemical reactions or cause electrons to move to higher energy levels.
