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    Science behind car safety features (broad, open-ended question, sorry)

    Yes, my bad. I actually meant increase both stopping distance and stopping time. I've done some research and this is what i have so far, I don't know how much is right. Seatbelts - A seatbelts job is to act against Newtons 1st law (inertia) and prevent the occupant from hitting the steering...
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    Science behind car safety features (broad, open-ended question, sorry)

    Hi all, I'm new here and new to physics all together. I am taking a general science class in college (real basic stuff) and have only been focusing on physics for 1 term so I am pretty ignorant on the topic. We have an in class assessment dealing with cars and their safety features...
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