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What is the purpose of a crumple zone in a vehicle?
What is the purpose of a crumple zone in a vehicle?
- To increase the momentum of the vehicle during a crash
- To decrease the overall weight of the vehicle
- To absorb the main impact of energy during a crash (correct)
- To protect the engine from damage during a crash
Why do mechanical engineers consider momentum and collisions when designing vehicles?
Why do mechanical engineers consider momentum and collisions when designing vehicles?
- To make the vehicle more visually appealing
- To ensure the safety of the passengers during collisions (correct)
- To increase the speed of the vehicle
- To reduce the fuel consumption of the vehicle
What is the purpose of airbags in a vehicle?
What is the purpose of airbags in a vehicle?
- To increase the speed of the vehicle
- To reduce the weight of the vehicle
- To protect passengers from the impact of collisions (correct)
- To improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle
How does the total momentum of a system change when it interacts with objects outside itself?
How does the total momentum of a system change when it interacts with objects outside itself?
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What is the function of a crumple zone in a vehicle during a crash?
What is the function of a crumple zone in a vehicle during a crash?
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