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Why might it be important to learn about collisions?

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Because Physicists use collisions to determine the properties of atomic and subatomic particles.
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The number of successful collisions can only be calculated for gases, so collision theory can only apply to gases. Collision theory helps scientists predict a rate constant, which can be used in a mathematical formula to help scientists determine reaction rates.

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