When you are in the way of a fast-moving object and can't get out of its way, you will suffer a smaller force of impact if you decrease its momentum over a

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Decreasing the momentum of a fast-moving object over a longer time reduces the force of impact due to the relationship F = Δp/Δt, where F is force, Δp is the change in momentum, and Δt is the time over which the change occurs. Spreading the change over a longer time decreases the force experienced.

When You Are in the Way of a Fast-Moving Object