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Seat belts are designed to be effective in(1 point)
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high-speed collisions by applying inertia on the body.
high-speed collisions by applying inertia on the body.

low-speed collisions by applying inertia on the body.
low-speed collisions by applying inertia on the body.

high-speed collisions by applying a backward force on the body.
high-speed collisions by applying a backward force on the body.

low-speed collisions by applying a backward force on the body.

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Seat belts are designed to be effective in high-speed collisions by applying inertia on the body.

This means that seat belts help to restrain the occupant's body and reduce the risk of injury during a collision by counteracting the effects of inertia.