If the comet is very porous, much of the impact energy may be absorbed, and only a small crater will form.

The crater has the correct size, shape, and albedo to match the expected impact energy.

This means that the impact energy does not have to pass through any joints at all.

From the energy absorbed by the sample, its impact energy is determined.

Generally, at lower temperatures, the impact energy of a material is decreased.

The front body is designed to absorb impact energy for better pedestrian protection.

High-strength steel cross members across the floor absorb side impact energy.

This calls upon the car's structure to dissipate an extra 34% of impact energy and represents a much more realistic test.

The impact energy would be released as heat.

The decline in rate of descent will reduce the impact energy by almost 25% to lessen the potential for injury.