Talk:Steven Universe (character)/@comment-26827478-20150727204351

Fun Fact:  Airbags do not deploy from impact on the comparment where they are stored.

In order for airbags to deploy, a sensor near the front of the car must be tripped. The sensor, in most of today's cars, is a microchip that, in response to rapid deceleration, sends an electronic signal to deploy the airbags. However, the van, begin an older vehicle, more likely has what is known as a "rolamite." These sensors are located at the front of the vehicle.

One notable except to this that has resulted in a false deployment in the past is compromising of the Airbag Control Module. It can be located in a number of different locations, such as the center console, kick pannel, or even behind the steering column. However, they are not found inside the passenger side dashboard.

The myth that impact on the dashboard can deploy an airbag is not unlike the myth that dropping C-4 can lead to accidental detenation. C-4 requires a blasting cap to detonate. The blasting cap produces an impact that is VERY difficult to reproduce. This high veolcity impact is the ONLY way to detonate C-4.

Much like C-4, simple force will not trigger the airbag at it's compartment. The airbag system requires an ignition. When ignited, the solid propellent burns extremely quickly, leading to sudden, rapid expansion as it quickly goes from solid to liquid, and liquid to gas. (something inteteresting to note, only gasses can fuel combustion.  So for combustion to take place, the solid must first be heated to melting point, then boiling point.)  So Steven's Punch, while powerful, would not deploy the airbag.

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