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In a car, how does an air bag minimize the force acting on a person during a collision?
It increases the change in momentum of the person.
It decreases the change in momentum of the person.
It increases the time it takes for the person to stop.
It decreases the time it takes for the person to stop.
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It increases the time it takes for the person to stop.
Explanation: The change in momentum (impulse) is fixed by how much the person must be slowed, so by increasing the stopping time (Δt) the average force F = Δp/Δt is reduced, lowering peak forces and injury risk.
Explanation: The change in momentum (impulse) is fixed by how much the person must be slowed, so by increasing the stopping time (Δt) the average force F = Δp/Δt is reduced, lowering peak forces and injury risk.
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