Airbag
part · 1973 · Digital age
An inflatable cushion that deploys in a crash.
What it is made of
- Accelerometer — has part. The crash sensor is an accelerometer.
Principles and materials it uses
- Nylon — is made of. The airbag is nylon.
- Chemical reaction — uses. The gas comes from an instant reaction of sodium azide.
Where it is used
- Car — is part of. Airbags.
- Steering wheel — is part of. An airbag hides in the steering wheel and inflates instantly in a crash.