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- The sensor is the device that tells the bag to inflate. Inflation happens when there is a collision force equal to running into a brick wall at 10 to 15 miles per hour (16 to 24 km per hour). A mechanical switch is flipped when there is a mass shift that closes an electrical contact, telling the sensors that a crash has occurred. The sensors receive information from an accelerometer built into a microchip.
- The airbag's inflation system reacts sodium azide (NaN3) with potassium nitrate (KNO3) to produce nitrogen gas. Hot blasts of the nitrogen inflate the airbag.
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What happens of an airbag is under inflated?
If an airbag is under-inflated, it may not deploy properly or fully during a collision, significantly reducing its effectiveness in protecting the occupants. This can lead to increased risk of injury, as the airbag may not provide adequate cushioning or support to absorb the impact. Additionally, an under-inflated airbag may not deploy at the right time, further compromising safety during an accident. Regular maintenance and checks are essential to ensure airbags are functioning correctly.
What is a driver airbag squib?
This is an educated guess... A squib is a firework (aka pyrotechnic) and most airbag designs are inflated by pyrotechnic means. Therefore I believe the squib is the charge that triggers airbag inflation.
Can a car be driven right after the airbag has inflated or does it have to be taken to a shop?
It can be driven but unless the airbag is stuffed back in or cut out it will get in the way while steering. Not to mention you won't have an airbag if you get into another front end collision.
What chemical reaction occurs when an airbag is inflated?
When an airbag is inflated, a chemical reaction involving the rapid decomposition of sodium azide (NaN3) occurs. This reaction produces nitrogen gas (N2) which rapidly fills the airbag, causing it to inflate quickly to protect the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a collision.
What is airbag in fish useful for?
A fish's 'swim bladder' can be inflated or deflated depending on if the fish wants to go up or down in the water.
How was the airbag originally used in space?
The airbag was originally used in space to cushion the landing of spacecraft on Mars. The airbag system wrapped around the spacecraft and inflated upon impact to absorb the shock and protect the payload during landing. This technology was first used on the Mars Pathfinder mission in 1997.
What does air bag light look like?
The airbag light typically appears as a silhouette of a person seated in a car with an inflated airbag in front of them. It may also be accompanied by the word "AIRBAG" or an icon resembling a circle with a figure inside. When illuminated, it indicates a potential issue with the airbag system, and it’s important to have it checked by a professional. The light usually appears on the vehicle's dashboard, often in yellow or red.
How does the size of an airbag affect its performance?
The larger the size of the airbag allows more nitrogen (that's right nitrogen not air) for your head to be able to cushion the impact of the crash. However the airbag is not inflated to the max at the time your head comes in contact with it. This is because the airbag will be hard from the amount of nitrogen in the airbag so it deflates a little to make it softer.
What gas law can be used to calculate the inflation of an airbag?
n = inflated moles of gas n= [p*V] / [R*T] with R = constant, and in an airbag mostly T = constant (25 oC = 298K) meaning: [p1*V1] / n1 = [p2*V2] / n2
What gas is typically used to inflate car airbags?
Car airbags are typically inflated using nitrogen gas, often generated through a chemical reaction involving sodium azide and other compounds. When the airbag deploys, the reaction produces nitrogen gas rapidly, filling the airbag almost instantaneously. This rapid inflation is crucial for providing protection during a collision.
Is the US inflated?
yes the US is inflated
What genotype best describes heterozygous inflated?
The genotype that best describes heterozygous inflated is typically represented as "I/i," where "I" denotes the allele for inflated pods and "i" represents the allele for non-inflated pods. In this case, the individual carries one allele for inflated pods and one for non-inflated, exhibiting the dominant trait of inflated pods. This heterozygous condition results in the expression of the inflated phenotype.
