Physics: Forces Unit Crossword!

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Across
  1. 2. this occurs when a driver is moving too fast on a wet road
  2. 5. running shoes aim to help athletes do this quickly
  3. 7. These provide pathways for water to pass beneath the tire as it rolls over a wet road
  4. 10. some material of this element is able to be "near-frictionless" with a coefficient of friction of 0.001
  5. 11. if you brake, this system will keep you safe
  6. 12. don't forget to wear this when in a car
  7. 15. what type of zones on cars help reduce injuries in accidents
  8. 18. this type of 'steering' occurs when the force of friction on the front wheels of a car is not enough to prevent the car from travelling in a straight line during a turn
Down
  1. 1. Uses computers and censors to help driver maintain control of vehicle during acceleration
  2. 3. this feature of a seatbelt pulls in on the belt when a crash is detected
  3. 4. what type of gas is the product of the reaction in an airbag
  4. 6. these devices allow surfaces to slide or roll across each other while reducing the force of friction
  5. 8. Generally the force of friction is not affected by the amount of surface are in contact with a surface, this material is an exception to that
  6. 9. leather grip's on golf clubs increase this type of friction on the players hand
  7. 13. material with a low coefficient of friction, used in cooking
  8. 14. this technique for prosthetic development closely monitors grip of the hand and makes adjustments to the force of the mechanical arm
  9. 16. these trains use magnetic bearings
  10. 17. used in crash tests to collect data and accurately simulate a person