Two cars collide and come to a complete stop. where did all of their energy go?

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Cheyanne Simpson

Physics

4 August, 18:40

Two cars collide and come to a complete stop. where did all of their energy go?

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Marley · Answer 1

Most of the energy will be absorbed by the materials that make up the cars, causing them to deform. The energy will also be converted into sound energy, causing a loud bang upon collision. Also, some energy will be converted to thermal energy, which will cause the cars to heat up slightly.