I just attempted a solution but am not sure it is right.
I calculated that 0.25mm of displacement of the blade causes about 20 Newtons for force. This means that F = 80000 Newtons per meter displacement. Let's called the displaced distance W. Then F = 80000 * W. We know that F=MA. So...
For those who don't know there exists a sport called robot combat. Two robots enter an area and fight until one is unable to move anymore or its owner taps out. I have a novel idea for a weapon for a robot but I am unsure if the maths works out so that it will be practical.
Suppose I take a...