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    Calculating Force of a Free Falling Weight: 500 lb Steel Ball

    can someone help me with this. you have a free falling weight such as a 500 lb. steel ball dropping from 3 ft. How much force will the weight produce in ft. lbs. or tons when hitting the ground. what is the formula for figuring this. Also, will the amount of force double if dropped from 6 ft...
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