In a Partially Elastic Collision Between Two Objects with Unequal

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a partially elastic collision between two objects with unequal mass:

• A)the velocity of one will increase by the amount that the velocity of the other decreases.
• B)the momentum of one will increase by the amount that the momentum of the other decreases.
• C)the energy of one increases by the amount that the energy of the other decreases.
• D)the total momentum of the system will decrease.

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Definitions:

Chromatids

One of two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together by a centromere and separated during cell division.

Genetic Material

The molecules responsible for heredity and variation of organisms, primarily DNA or RNA in viruses.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.

Chromosome Number

The total count of chromosomes in a cell, which is characteristic of each species.