AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5
Air bags reduce the <strong>force</strong> on a passenger during a crash by
Reducing the change in momentum.
Reducing the impulse delivered.
Increasing the contact time.
Adding a forward force from inflation.
Explanation
. Same over a longer → smaller average force.
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