Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Second Law states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma). In this scenario, the child experiences a deceleration when the car collides with the tree, and the net force exerted by the restraint system must counteract this deceleration to keep the child safely in place.
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Deceleration
Deceleration is the rate at which an object slows down, which is a negative acceleration. In this case, the car comes to a stop from a speed of 45 km/h in 0.20 seconds, resulting in a specific deceleration that can be calculated. This deceleration is crucial for determining the net force acting on the child during the collision.
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Impulse and Momentum
Impulse is the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time. The momentum of the child must be considered as the car stops suddenly, and the impulse experienced by the child due to the net force from the restraint system can be calculated. This relationship helps in understanding how the force exerted by the straps affects the child's motion during the collision.
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