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IAT CH2 Review 3
Physical Science Chapter 2 Safety Review (Safety Equipment)
Term | Definition |
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Crumple Zone | part of a car that helps extend the time of change in momentum in a collision therefore decreasing the force felt in the car. |
Head rest | protects head in event of rear end collision, protects against whiplash |
seat belt | hold passengers in vehicle, decreases the chance that passengers will suffer severe injury |
air bags | safety device designed to increase the time of an impulse during a collision to lessen the force on a passenger |
turn signals | safety device to help prevent crashes |
anti-lock brakes | allows the driver to maintain control of the vehicle while braking |
collapsable steering wheel | protects driver during a front end collision |