Tuesday 12 January 2016

How Airbags Work, And How They Can Fail

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An airbag is a type of occupant restraint system that consists of a flexible fabric bag, also known as an airbag cushion. The airbag module is designed to inflate rapidly then quickly deflate during a collision or impact with another object or a sudden deceleration.

What is the science behind airbag deployment and effectiveness? It's surprisingly simple. So, how do airbags work and why do they somtimes fail?

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