Question

difference between colliding and brushing past

Answer 1

A collision is the event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in about a relatively short time. Although the most common colloquial use of the word "collision" refers to incidents in which two or more objects collide with great force, the scientific use of the word "collision" implies nothing about the magnitude of the force.

eg.When a boxer throws a punch, their fist is said to collide with the opponent's face.

brush by someone or something. and brush past someone or something. to push quickly past someone or something.