Question
Is it possible that a collision may take place without physical contact between two bodies?
Solution
Yes, the collision may take place even without physical contact.
For example, if two protons are shot towards each other, they exert a force on each other without making any physical contact (because electrostatic force is acting at a distance). Hence, collision is said to take place.
For example, if two protons are shot towards each other, they exert a force on each other without making any physical contact (because electrostatic force is acting at a distance). Hence, collision is said to take place.
