Question

For a collision to occur, the actual physical contact is necessary.

(a) True

(b) False

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This question is from Work and Energy in section Nature of Physical World of Engineering Physics I

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) False

To elaborate: A collision is said to occur between two bodies, either if they physically collide against each other or if the path of one is affected by the force exerted by the other. For a collision to take place, the actual physical contact is not necessary.