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Football helmets are made with padding that helps reduce head injuries when a player collides with an object. Which best explains how the padding reduces injuries?

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ANSWER it extends the time of the collision

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Football helmets that are made with padding are believed to have reduced  head injuries especially when a player accidentally collides with an object. This is because the impact of the collision is decreased due to the  padding that serves as a shock absorber.
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