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How does inertia explain why seatbelts are important in a car crash?
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∙ 13y ago
In a car accident your body has a certain amount of momentum and it wants to keep moving forward.
The seat-belts slow the body down enough so they don't hit the wind-shield or dashboard etc.
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45%
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Where is the crash reset switch on a 06 jeep wrangler?
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Where to find Crash reset on 1998 dodge 1500?
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Exlain passive safety and provide three examples?
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What is the function of an inertia switch in a ford escort?
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