Why does a collision with an airbag cause less damage than a collision with a steering wheel

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Kodra · Answer 1 · 2020-12-15T02:30:12+0000

When a person collides with an inflated air bag, the impact forces the molecules of gas in the bag closer together. The compression of the gas absorbs the energy of the impact.

Why does a collision with an airbag cause less damage than a collision with a steering wheel

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