Three cars are tested in a 16 m/s frontal crash. The results of the crash tests are shown below, with data indicating how much t
he crumple zone and safety cell of each car deformed. In each car the dummy was secured by the same seat belt and airbag. Which car did the best job of protecting the dummy?
The length of the deformed crumple zone is significantly longer in Car C, so the average deceleration was lower. The lower acceleration puts less stress on the dummy. Car C better protected the dummy.
