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Collision forces quick check

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A collision force refers to the force exerted on an object when it collides with another object. There are mainly two types of collision forces:

1. Contact Force: This occurs when two objects physically come in contact with each other. The magnitude of the contact force depends on various factors such as the mass and velocity of the objects involved in the collision. Examples of contact forces include a car hitting a wall or a person catching a baseball.

2. Impulse Force: This occurs when two objects collide without physically coming in contact with each other. Instead, they exert force on each other over a period of time. The impulse force is directly proportional to the change in momentum of the objects involved in the collision. Examples of impulse forces include two magnets repelling each other or a charged particle deflecting the path of another charged particle.

In summary, collision forces are the forces that occur when two objects collide either through physical contact or exerting forces on each other without direct contact. They can vary in magnitude depending on the masses, velocities, and the nature of the collision between the objects.