The Science of Speed: Momentum & Time

A simulation of a car crash on a wall. Caption: Gregory Earle, When a car hits it, the wall deforms and moves.

Increasing the time of a collision from a tenth of a second to two tenths of a second can make a huge difference in the number of "G's" a driver experiences. The car, the track, the seat belts, and seat construction spread out the force of impact and save lives. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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physics

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  • The Science of Speed: Momentum & Time

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    New Dimension Media/Questar
    Length:
    4 minutes