Impact attenuation

Impact attenuation refers to the ability of a material or system to absorb and reduce the force of a collision or sudden impact. It minimizes the transfer of energy from the impact, decreasing the likelihood of damage or injury. For example, cushioning in sports helmets or vehicle crash zones is designed to absorb impact forces, protecting people and objects. Essentially, impact attenuation helps make impacts less severe by spreading out or dampening the force, ensuring safer outcomes during accidental shocks or collisions.