Recent content by Kyrre Hovda

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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    I have calculated the kinetic energy. Again see the picture :P
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    Thanks for all replies folks! And bear in mind i might be using some words at bit imprecisely, since I'm norwegian :P
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    Yes, it was an accident. I have calculated the angular acceleration using the equation in the piqture. And the angular speed at 35 degrees.
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    Lets say the head moves 5 cm. How do you calculate the force?
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    The ladder is made from aluminium. Assume the head doesn't move much during impact.
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    Hi PeroK, the ladder is falling onto the head
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    Undergrad Force of impact (ladder to head)

    Hi everyone! need to calculate the impact force done by the ladder to the head explained in the drawing. Can anyone help? Kyrre