In Drag Racing, the Driver Deploys a Parachute at the End

question 7

Multiple Choice

In drag racing, the driver deploys a parachute at the end of the mile run. The parachute works well because

• A) the dragster does not have any brakes to save weight.
• B) the drag force due to the parachute is large at high speeds.
• C) there is no rolling friction at high speeds.
• D) the driver has no time to apply the brakes.
• E) the deployment of the parachute is part of the show.

Recognize the causes of different types of burns (thermal, chemical, electrical).

Understand the implications of burn injuries on the skin structures (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layers).

Identify signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions and the importance of epinephrine in anaphylactic shock.

Recognize the methods used to classify burn severity and coverage, including the percentage of body surface area (BSA), Rule of Nines, and the Lund and Browder chart.

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