P4 Change in Momentum - Car Safety Features

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Crumple Zones

Crumple Zones crumple upon impact, increasing the time taken for the car to stop;

If Force = Change in Momentum / Time 

Then the larger the time taken for a change in momentum, the smaller the force. 

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Air Bags

Air Bags (similar to Crumple Zones, slow you down gradually).

So if Force = Change in Momentum / Time 

Then the greater the time for a change in momentum, the smaller the force

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Seat Belts

Seat Belts stretch slightly, increasing the time taken for the wearer to stop. This reduces the Force acting on the person's chest.

If Force = Change in Momentum / Time 

Then the larger the time taken for a change in momentum, the smaller the force. 

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Cycle and Motorcycle Helmets

Helmets provide padding that increases the time taken for your head to come to a stop if it hits something hard.

If Force = Change in Momentum / Time 

Then the larger the time taken for a change in momentum, the smaller the force. 

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