Sledge hammer physics, impact momentum

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To determine the impact velocity of a sledge hammer striking rubber, one can calculate the potential energy at the height of 8 feet and convert it to kinetic energy at the moment of impact. The velocity just before contact can be derived from this energy conversion. Additionally, the resilience of rubber affects how much energy is absorbed and how fast the hammer rebounds after impact. Researching the specific resilience values for rubber will provide more accurate calculations for the hammer's exit velocity. Understanding these physics principles is crucial for accurate assessments in practical applications.
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I need to find reasonable numbers for acceleration of a sledge hammer when striking a mass of rubber? A strong man can raise the hammer to 8 ft, then brings it down hard. What is reasonable velocity of the hammer before it contacts the mass of rubber? How much resilience is there, what is the velocity of the hammer as it leaves the rubber?

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You can find in theory the velocity of impact by equation the potential energy of the hammer to the kinetic energy at the moment of impact.

The resilience you might need to look up for rubber.
 

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