College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 6, Problem 8MCQ
Which is a safer car bumper in a collision: one that is flexible and retracts or one that is rigid? Why?
a. The retractable bumper, because softer things withstand collisions better.
b. The retractable bumper, because it extends the time interval of the collision, thus reducing the force exerted on the car
c. The rigid bumper, because it does not change shape so easily
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