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Why the head of the victim seems to be thrown backward.
Answer to Problem 15Q
Solution:
When the Victim’s plus car torso pushed forward then the person tends to remain at rest.
Explanation of Solution
In the situation of the whiplash, the car is pushed forward violently. And the victim’s back is against the seat so the back moves forward with the car, but the head doesn’t apply direct force on it. The head tends to remain at rest and that’s why it lags behind. Thus, the victim’s body is pushed forward out from under their head that implies the head is not thrown backward. And the neck muscles eventually pull the head forward causing whiplash. So, use the car’s headrest for avoiding this situation.
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