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Understanding safety features related to momentum change

Forces and motion • Momentum

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Momentum is the product of mass and velocity and signifies the motion of an object.
  • In a collision, the force experienced by objects arises from the change in momentum over time.
  • Safety features are designed to modify this change to reduce forces on passengers.

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity, indicating how much motion it has.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Seat belts should always be worn while driving.

Crumple zones are critical for reducing impact forces.

Understanding momentum can help design better safety features.

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