Question

Problem 16

Answer 1

Given information

Whiplash is sometimes the result of an automobile accident when the victim's car is violently struck from behind. In this position the head of the victim appears to be thrown backwards.

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.

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 does not apply direct force on it. The head tends to remain at rest and that’s why it lags behind.