Question

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Danica observes a collision between two vehicles. She sees a large truck driving down the road. It strikes a small car parked at the side of the road. Complete the passage summarizing the collision. On colliding, the truck applies a force on the stationary car, and the stationary car applies and opposite force on the truck. The front of the truck is designed to crumple in order to , which protects the well-being of the passengers.

Answer 1

On colliding, the truck applies a force on the stationary car, and the stationary car applies an opposite force on the truck. The front of the truck is designed to crumple in order to absorb the impact of the collision, which protects the well-being of the passengers.