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Differential motion

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a mechanism in which a simple differential combination produces such a change of motion or force as would, with ordinary compound arrangements, require a considerable train of parts. It is used for overcoming great resistance or producing very slow or very rapid motion.

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rationalized that frontseat back collapse in rear-end crash tests did not produce any significant differential motion between the dummy's head and neck, and therefore posed less risk of connective-tissue injury.
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