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That much I understand just fine. I want to know what number "large" is. The collision process is something I have simplified as much as possible. It is a point impact between two solid inelastic bodies. Can I get some actual math in here?

I think backing up and restating this might help. Let us say we are comparing the force of a 2000 kg inelastic sphere at rest on an inelastic floor vs a 200kg but same size inelastic sphere dropped 10 ft at sea level on earth.

yes, Earth's gravitational force applied to a resting mass and a falling mass. I am quite sure that a falling mass produces considerably more force than a mass at rest.

What equations can be used to compare the force of a resting X mass to the force of a smaller Y mass falling Z distance. Specifically, how much resting mass would equal the force of 300 pounds being dropped from 10 feet up?