Physics In Action":" Impulse | Momentum And
If the time during which the momentum changes can be increased then the force that must be applied will be less and so it will cause less damage. This is the principle behind arrestor beds for trucks, airbags, and bending your knees when you jump off a chair and land on the ground. Airbags in motor vehicles (ESCJN) Air bags are used in motor vehicles because they are able to reduce the effect