N Nathaniel S New member Dec 13, 2009 #2 the airbag cushons the impact. this creates a small force over a long period of time rather than a big force over a small period fo time, this is called and impulse
the airbag cushons the impact. this creates a small force over a long period of time rather than a big force over a small period fo time, this is called and impulse
B billrussell42 New member Dec 13, 2009 #3 It forms a cushion between you and the hard surface of the car windshield or roof or other parts. The cushion decelerates the movement of your head slowly instead of all at once, as would happen without it, when your head hit the windshield. .
It forms a cushion between you and the hard surface of the car windshield or roof or other parts. The cushion decelerates the movement of your head slowly instead of all at once, as would happen without it, when your head hit the windshield. .
