October 27, 2026
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What Happens to an Airbag During a Car Crash?

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When a car crashes, it starts to lose speed very rapidly.

What Happens to an Airbag During a Car Crash?
When a car crashes, it starts to lose speed very rapidly. An accelerometer detects the change in speed and if it is great enough, it triggers the airbag circuit by passing an electric current through a heating element. This ignites a chemical explosive that generates a massive amount of harmless gas
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