Forces, Accelerations, & Car Accidents
Newton's Laws, Impulse, Momentum, and Pressure all play a large roll in car accidents. By understanding what causes the damage (large forces) we can also use a knowledge of physics to help save lives.
| To the right is a list of available QuickTime video clips and explanations of the physics of the crash. | Old Car Crash Crash Tests Without Seatbelts Children Become Bullets Passenger Kills Driver Parent Kills Child With Ignorance Hit From Behind Bad Guard Rails Crash Tests with Seatbelts |
| These sites include crash test information related to specific cars and trucks. Be sure to check out your car! |
