Sudden deceleration of a motor vehicle that is traveling at 60 mph:
A) typically generates forces of up to 10 to 20 g.
B) initially causes whiplash injuries to the patient's neck.
C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries.
D) causes the driver's body to stop moving at the same time
Answer: C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries.
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