Air bags are used in automobiles to prevent injuries. In response to a collision, a chemical reaction takes place inside the air bag and a gas is produced that inflates the bag. Explain why it is generally safer for a person to collide with an air bag instead of a steering wheel or dashboard.

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Air bags are used in automobiles to prevent injuries. In response to a collision, a chemical  reaction takes place inside the air bag and a gas is produced that inflates the bag. Explain why it  is generally safer for a person to collide with an air bag instead of a steering wheel or dashboard.

anonymous · Answer

It's softer? Steering wheels and dashboards are hard. A bag would be much softer and wouldn't damage your skull

wolfe8 · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy. Hannah is correct but the explanation can be more in detail. Think of impulse, the change in momentum over time. A longer time of contact reduces the impact force.