In an automobile collision,how does an airbag lessen the blow to the passenger? Assume as a result of the collision,the passenger stops.
A) The air bag decreases the momentum change of the passenger in the collision.
B) During the collision,the force from the air bag is greater than would be the force from the windshield or dashboard so the passenger cannot hit the hard objects.
C) The stopping impulse is the same for either the hard objects or the airbag.Unlike the windshield or dashboard,the air bag gives some increasing the time for the slowing process and thus decreasing the average force on the passenger.
D) The airbag is there to insure the seatbelt holds.

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When a collision occurs, the passenger decelerates rapidly. The airbag helps to reduce the average force on the passenger by increasing the time for the slowing process. This reduces the impulse experienced by the passenger, which is the same whether hitting a hard object or an airbag. Additionally, the airbag helps to distribute the force of impact more evenly across the body, reducing the likelihood of serious injury.

In an Automobile Collision,how Does an Airbag Lessen the Blow