It's a Crash Test, Dummy! lol

Today was experimentation with inflating airbags such that there were no reactants left in the bag upon completion of reaction. It took quite a few tries to get the perfect airbag, one that would cushion the blow for the "dummy" (raw egg) and at the same time NOT explode upon impact (see photos). We learned how an actual airbag works in a vehicle or motorcycle (yes, Honda made the first motorcycle airbags), where the censor is located, how it ignites, and explored some of the dangers of side airbags for small children.

Chase doesn't like the smell of ascorbic acid....

measuring carefully

using precision

scientific women!

being precise!

sizzle, sizzle......

soon to suffer a miserable death...lol

soon to have broken legs.... lol

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Ryan starts us off!

survivor

fatality! :(

survivor

did not sound so good!

overinflated airbags explode upon impact! Survived nonetheless

survivor!

on it's way to broken legs!

survivor!