On sledding hills, there are often rules against having many people sled down at the same time together. Why is that? (1 point)
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If many people collided with one person, then there would be a larger transfer of kinetic energy.
If many people collided with one person, then there would be a larger transfer of kinetic energy.
The mass of that many people would make it hard to get much kinetic energy.
The mass of that many people would make it hard to get much kinetic energy.
If people collided with each other in a row, then the kinetic energy would build up.
If people collided with each other in a row, then the kinetic energy would build up.
If many people collided with one person, then their speed would decrease by a large amount.
If many people collided with one person, then their speed would decrease by a large amount.
If many people sled down at the same time together, there would be a higher risk of collisions and accidents. When multiple sleds collide with one another or with a single person, there is a larger transfer of kinetic energy, which can result in more severe injuries. Additionally, the mass of multiple individuals sledging together can make it harder to control or stop their sleds, increasing the chance of accidents. If people collide with each other in a row, the kinetic energy will build up, potentially leading to a higher chance of injury. Lastly, if many people sled down together and collide with one person, their combined speed will decrease significantly, increasing the likelihood of injury due to sudden deceleration. Therefore, to ensure the safety of everyone on the hill, rules are in place to limit the number of people sledding down together.
The correct answer is: If many people collided with one person, then their speed would decrease by a large amount.
When multiple people sled down a hill together and collide with one person, their combined mass creates a much larger force during the collision. This force results in a larger transfer of kinetic energy to the person who is being hit. As a result, the person's speed decreases significantly, which can lead to injuries or accidents. Therefore, to ensure the safety of everyone on the hill, rules are put in place to prevent many people from sledding down at the same time together.