Question

Use Newton's 1st Law to explain how a seat belt locks in forward collision.

Answer 1

oops.. wrong group. :/

Answer 2

I am still gonna answer

Answer 3

oh okay :)

Answer 4

you better post it in physics also, you will get much better answer

Answer 5

i did once but got no answer.. D: so i was about to post it once more. but did it in wrong group haha

Answer 6

ook

Answer 7

still need answer?

Answer 8

yes i do!

Answer 9

i was thinking of how the seatbelts protects the passenger from flying because of the newton's first law.

Answer 10

but the teacher wants the answer relating to the seatbelt's locking mechanism.

Answer 11

how the seatbelt does not come out when it is pulled out rapidly (in forward collision) when the car comes to a sudden stop.

Answer 12

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/seatbelt3.htm

Answer 13

i've visited that website, but i'm confused how to relate that to the newton's 1st law of motion.

Answer 14

there is a part that reacts on g force, going down, and afecting the seet belt moovement. Thats it, basicly

Answer 15

hm okay i'll try to put that to an answer. thanks.