RE: survival 101

[Eaton Dave <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>]

yes, and in a nutshell, we see why i hate suv's.  the effect is, of
course, further exaggerated by high bumper heights.

that and their inability to brake and turn effectively to avoid the
accident in the 1st place.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q

> Or... The lighter car and its occupants will experience accelerations
2.5
> stronger than the more massive car.  
> 
[snip]
> 
> Imagine a collision which is high enough energy to result in the
occupants
> of the more massive car experiencing a 10 G deceleration.  The lighter
car
> and its occupants will experience a 25 G deceleration.  Who do you
suppose
> will be injured more severely?
>