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How do car windows stop closing when something is trapped?

Because power windows can sense extra resistance and reverse before squeezing too hard. Many electric windows have a clever anti-pinch system, constantly watching how hard the motor works and how fast the glass moves. If it suddenly slows down, the system guesses something's in the way and reverses instantly.

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