Physics of an Auto Accident Part 1
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Inertia causes occupants to feel pushed back into their seats when a car accelerates.

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G forces experienced during a car accident are the same as those experienced by astronauts in space.

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Crumple zones in vehicles are designed to resist any form of deformation during a collision.

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What does inertia explain about a car accident?

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According to Newton's Second Law, how does force relate to mass and acceleration in the context of car accidents?

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What role does kinetic energy play in auto accidents?

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How do crumple zones contribute to vehicle safety during collisions?

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What is the effect of a panic brake compared to a gradual brake in terms of forces experienced by the vehicle occupants?

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How does impulse relate to momentum in the context of auto accidents?

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What is the significance of extending the time of impact in auto accidents?

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