Car Crashes

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PIRA Classification: 1N10.35

Description: A cart is equipped with an "airbag" (piece of foam) and a "crumple zone" (pop can bumper). Riding on the cart is an accelerometer. The acceleration of the cart as it hits a wall is compared with just the airbag and the airbag + crumple zone.

Special Instructions: Click on "Collect" to start data collection.

Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401

Condition: OK

Setup time: 5 minutes

Safety Issues: None