Question

1. thinking about a person playing pool, which of the following is not an example of a collision? a. the cue stick hitting the white ball b. a ball falling into the pocket c. a ball running into the side of the pool table d. two balls running into each other

Explanation:

A collision is an event where two or more objects come into direct contact and interact. When the cue - stick hits the white ball, two balls run into each other, or a ball runs into the side of the pool table, there is direct contact and interaction. However, when a ball falls into the pocket, there is no direct contact with another object in the sense of a collision. It just moves into the pocket due to its motion and gravity.

Answer:

B. A ball falling into the pocket