Understanding Automotive Air Bags

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Purpose of Airbags

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Reduce injury in collisions

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Airbag Deployment Speed

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20-30 milliseconds

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Airbag Inflation Mechanism

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Chemical reaction producing gas

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Common Airbag Gas

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Nitrogen (N_2)

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Airbag Sensor Function

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Detects sudden deceleration

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Airbag Material

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Nylon or polyester fabric

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Frontal Airbags

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Protect head and chest

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Side Airbags

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Protect torso and pelvis

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Curtain Airbags

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Protect head in side impacts

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Knee Airbags

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Protect lower limbs