You Are at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision

question 52

Multiple Choice

You are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle has collided with a tree.You note that the driver's side air bag has deployed.Which of the following is recommended by air bag manufacturers?

• A) Cut away the fabric portion of the air bag to get it out of the way.
• B) Lift the air bag and inspect the steering wheel for damage.
• C) Use a portable fan to ventilate the car to remove the powder from the air bag.
• D) Sharply strike the front bumper to make sure the second air bag has deployed.

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The mass per unit volume of a substance, often measured in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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A substance from which a thing is made or can be made, often used in the context of physical properties and applications.

Density

A measure of mass per unit of volume; the amount of matter contained within a given volume.