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I jump off a high bench (5ft high) to the ground. What is the g-force of the impact and how do you calculate it. It seems mass is irrelevant for this
Joe
Joe
joec_49 said:Assume I have shoes on and jump down onto concrete, how do you compute the
g-force. Assume I weight 70kg if that matters. G(accelerationDueToGravity)=9.8m/sec;
I think it should be a simple equation, i.e. you start at v=0 and then hit v=final
which is when you hit the concrete. So Vfinal-Vinitial=Vfinal/timeToStop=g-force??
Joe
G-force, also known as acceleration, is the measurement of the force acting on an object due to the acceleration caused by gravity. It is typically measured in units of acceleration, such as meters per second squared (m/s²) or feet per second squared (ft/s²).
Jumping from a height of 5ft will result in a g-force of impact that is dependent on the mass and speed of the object. The higher the mass and speed, the greater the g-force of impact will be. In general, jumping from 5ft will result in a g-force of impact between 2 and 4 g's.
Aside from the mass and speed of the object, other factors that can affect the g-force of impact when jumping from a height of 5ft include the surface and angle of impact, as well as any external forces acting on the object during the fall.
The g-force of impact can have various effects on the human body depending on the magnitude and duration of the force. In general, higher g-forces can cause discomfort, loss of consciousness, or even injury to the body's tissues and organs.
Yes, there are specialized devices such as accelerometers that can accurately measure the g-force of impact. These devices are commonly used in sports and scientific research to measure the forces acting on athletes and objects during impact events.