A model for molecular collisions consists of two tennis balls. One ball is stationary, and the other is rolled toward it so they collide. Which statement best describes what the model shows about molecular collisions?(1 point)

Responses

Most of the energy is converted to sound energy.
Most of the energy is converted to sound energy.

Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy.
Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy.

Energy is absorbed during a collision with no effect.
Energy is absorbed during a collision with no effect.

Energy is transferred during a collision.

1 answer

The statement that best describes what the model shows about molecular collisions is:

Energy is transferred during a collision.

This reflects the basic principle that in a collision, momentum and kinetic energy can be transferred between the colliding bodies, which is analogous to molecular collisions at the atomic level.