helmet
Helmets help reduce head injuries by spreading and absorbing impact forces. This topic is part of Safety within Everyday Life. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
helmet trivia questions
A helmet is worn primarily to protect what?
Answer: Head
Bonus fact: Helmets help reduce head injuries by spreading and absorbing impact forces.
What material is commonly used as the energy-absorbing liner inside bicycle helmets?
Answer: Expanded polystyrene foam
Bonus fact: EPS foam crushes during an impact to absorb energy.
In a bicycle helmet, what does MIPS stand for in a common rotational-impact protection system?
Answer: Multi-directional Impact Protection System
Bonus fact: MIPS systems are designed to allow small relative movement intended to reduce certain rotational forces.
What does a hockey helmet primarily protect?
Answer: Head
Bonus fact: Modern helmets are designed to reduce head-injury risk.
In the NHL, which player famously became the last to play without a helmet under a grandfather rule?
Answer: Craig MacTavish
Bonus fact: MacTavish retired in 1997.
Which coach experimented with a radio receiver inside quarterback George Ratterman's helmet in a 1956 NFL game?
Answer: Paul Brown
Bonus fact: The experiment occurred while Brown coached the Cleveland Browns.
A cassowary's casque is located on what part of its body?
Answer: Head
Bonus fact: The casque is a helmet-like structure.