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When an airbag deploys, how long does it take to inflate, protect the driver, and deflate?

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I believe the answer is: One tenth of a second
When collision happens, the average time needed for the driver's head to hit the dashboard (while wearing seatbelts) is around 0.25 seconds. The one tenth of a second timeframe is the industry standard for airbag to prevent the driver's head from hitting hard objects.
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