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# Collision
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A collision is a broad term that describes any event where two or more bodies exert forces on each other for a relatively short time.
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The [[Hertz Law]] describe the contact between two elastic solids.
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There is also [[Inelastic Collisions]].
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# Impact
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An impact is a type of collision with a high force over a short duration.
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(see [[Impact Models]])
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# Shock
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A shock is a transient high force event with clearly defined parameters for testing purposes. Can be an impact, an other type of collision, an explosion, etc... |