AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science
Mission Objectives
Explain how safety features work to reduce the force of impact by increasing the time over which momentum changes
Apply the concept of rate of change of momentum to real-life scenarios
Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of different safety features
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Words and meanings to learn
acceleration
the rate at which an object’s velocity changes over time
force
a push or pull that acts on an object, causing it to accelerate, slow down, remain in place or change shape
impact
the collision between two or more objects, where a force is exerted during the brief contact
rate of change
describes how quickly momentum changes, which is related to the force applied
crumple zone
a structural area in vehicles designed to absorb and dissipate energy during a collision, reducing the force felt by passengers and slowing the rate of change in momentum to help prevent injuries
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