Eli5 how much is needed to sustain a concussion?

Question

I’ve heard 80-90Gs being thrown around but what of the people who seem to suffer concussion from far far less than this fairly high number?

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Answer 1

Many factors come into play. Where on the head the hit occurs, what lies opposite that spot (a wave ripples through the brain causing it to smash into the skull on the opposite side producing damage there.) How developed is the skull (baby skulls are soft). Is there prior history of damage.