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Why does a collision with an airbag cause less damage than a collision with a steering wheel
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Why does a collision with an airbag cause less damage than a collision with a steering wheel

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When a person collides with an inflated air bag, the impact forces the molecules of gas in the bag closer together. The compression of the gas absorbs the energy of the impact.

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