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Airbag Above the Snow
A skier’s backpack inflates into a big balloon in about two seconds. With more volume, the moving snow lifts the skier instead of burying them.
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In the picture
- The inflated balloon on the skier’s back
- The shoulder harness over the jacket
- The skier’s helmet above the sliding snow
- Snow granules streaming under the balloon
Examples
- A life jacket keeps a swimmer on top of rough water.
- Shaking a cereal box makes the big pieces rise to the top.
Key takeaways
- A larger volume makes the moving snow push a body upward.
- The airbag has to be pulled before the snow stops moving.
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