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.
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.
you can try to tell by gripping it, if it is firm then it is fully inflated. if it is kind of squishy, then it is under inflated. With a pressure gauge.
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.
under the passenger seat is the airbag controls.
When a tire is properly inflated it will be level to the ground. Over inflated and the middle of the tire has the most pressure on the ground. Under inflated and the sides of the tire have the most pressure on the ground.
A fish's 'swim bladder' can be inflated or deflated depending on if the fish wants to go up or down in the water.
you will get injured
If this happens while moving then my first guess would be that your tire is either under-inflated and/or it is rubbing on your wheel arch.
Yes, under-inflated tires are dangerous. They can also leave the rim under heavy cornering.
Engine, trans, and abs are under the hood. Body, airbag, cluster, are under the dash.Engine, trans, and abs are under the hood. Body, airbag, cluster, are under the dash.
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.