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No energy is lost in such a collision, although kinetic energy is converted into thermal and possibly into potential energy.

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A measurement of the motion of something. This is equal to the product of the moving objects's mass times it's velocity?

== == Momentum is the product of the mass of an object multiplied by its velocity (or speed). Momentum is conserved so if a moving object hits a staionary object the total momentum of the two objects after the collision is the same as the momentum of the original moving object.


Describe a stone falling off the tabletop in terms of both kinetic energy and potential energy?

Sitting on the table the stone has potential energy, relative to the ground, of weight times height, mgh. It has zero kinetic energy so its total energy is E = 0 + mgh. When it begins falling it loses potential energy (as it loses height) and gains kinetic energy ( as it picks up speed) so the sum stays the same as initially E = KE + PE = mgh. Just before it hits the ground all of its potential energy is gone and has been transformed into kinetic energy. So the kinetic energy at the bottom (1/2)mv^2 will equal the potential energy at the top.


As an object falls toward Earth?

It accelerates at the rate of 9.8m/s^2 (32.15f t/sec^2).That means its velocity increases 9.8 m/s (32.15 ft/sec)each second, until it hits the ground.


What is a contrast?

Contrast is the difference in light and/or gloss that hits an object distinguishable. In ocular perception of the real world, contrast is resolved by the difference in the color and brightness of the object and other.


When an orange rolls off a table its potential energy is converted into what?

The potential energy is progressively changed to kinetic energy as the orange falls. When it hits the ground most of it is converted to heat.

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The force with which one moving object hits another object is the force of?

The force with which one moving object hits another object is the force of impact or collision force. This force is determined by the speed and mass of the moving object, and it can cause the objects to change direction or deform upon impact.


What is the force with which a moving vehicle hits another object?

The force with which a moving vehicle hits another object depends on factors such as the vehicle's speed, mass, and the force of impact. This force is typically calculated using the formula F = m * a, where F is the force, m is the mass of the vehicle, and a is the acceleration upon impact.


When an object hits a target what is the energy?

The energy transferred when an object hits a target is called kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion possessed by an object due to its velocity. When the object makes contact with the target, this energy is transferred to the target.


When does a object have the most kinetic energy?

In the case of a falling object, the instant before the object hits the ground. U = KE + PE; PE=-KE . Inversely, the object has the highest potential energy (lowest kinetic energy) at the starting point of the fall.


What is transferred from a bat to a ball when the ball is hit?

When a bat hits a Baseball the bat transfers momentum. Momentum is the force in a moving object, which can be passed on from one object to another.


What energy does the bat gain when you swing it?

No I would disagree with the answer NO. I believe that a bat hitting a baseball transfers energy. The energy of the swinging bat, transfers it's swinging energy into the ball, causing the ball to stop moving in one direction, changing and then quickly moving away in another direction. So, my guess would be that yes, a bat transfers energy when it hits a baseball. Now, not knowing bunches about physics (yeah, sure, I studied it in college--and barely passed the course), I can't give you the formulas and such. I'll leave that to someone else better versed in physics


When a bat hit a ball what is transferred from the bat to the ball?

When a bat hits a Baseball the bat transfers momentum. Momentum is the force in a moving object, which can be passed on from one object to another.


What happens to the momentum of a baseball bat when it hits a baseball?

Why would a baseball be hitting another baseball?


What would happen to projectile without gravity?

It would keep moving at a constant speed in the same direction forever, or until it hits another object.


When an object hits another object of equal mass?

The object that is moving faster will force the other object in the direction in which it's moving If they are moving at the same speed, Newton's law of conservation says that they will have an equal and opposite reaction. If they don't collide head on, they will spin after contact in an unpredictable way.


When might kinetic energy turn into sound energy?

Kinetic energy turns into sound energy when an object in motion interacts with air molecules, causing them to vibrate and create sound waves. This can happen when an object moves quickly or collides with another object, converting its kinetic energy into sound energy.


When an object is thrown vertically upwards it finally strikes the ground Is it a violation of law of conservation of energy?

No. You take energy out of your muscles and use it to add kinetic energy to the object when you throw it.As the object moves upward, it slows down. The kinetic energy is changing to gravitational potential energy.Finally, the kinetic energy is zero, the object starts moving downward, and its gravitational potential energystarts turning back into kinetic energy. It hits the ground with the same kinetic energy you put into it whenyou threw it.