Question

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

Energy is transferred during a collision.
Energy is transferred during a collision.

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

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

Energy is absorbed during a collision with no effect.

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

**Energy is transferred during a collision.**

In molecular collisions, kinetic energy is transferred between molecules, similar to how energy is transferred between the tennis balls during their collision.

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