ABSTRACT
On the subject of impulse and momentum, the basic principles are reviewed first. This is followed by the application of the CG (center of gravity) motion theorem in an analysis of multiple vehicle collisions and the circle of constant acceleration (COCA) for the g-loading of vehicles. Impulsive loading can be concentrated or distributed. The distributed loading can be analyzed because the superposition method is applicable to linear systems. Specific design analysis, such as the selection of a location for an air bag crash sensor, is presented.
