Question

While playing hockey, player 1 is speeding down the rink, and doesn't see player 2 standing still on the ice. Player 1

collides with player 2. Explain what happens to the kinetic energy and motion of each player during the collisiort.

Answer 1

There are two answers:

When player 1 collided with player 2, player 1's kinetic energy transferred to player 2.

Player 1 could slow down, stop , change direction, or fall, while player 2 would begin moving away from the collision point and possibly fall.

Step-by-step explanation: