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    Undergrad Penetration of certain objects

    Hi, I'm new to physics forums and I was wondering how to calculate the force required to penetrate objects of varying densities, for example an arrow shot at a plank of wood with a density of approximately 1.2 x 10^3 kg/m^3. Let's assume the arrowhead and the plank are perpendicular at the site...