Calculating Impact Force of a 5 lb Sledgehammer

[Dale Pratt]

I am trying to determine the impact force of a 5 lb metal sledge hammer with a 36" handle swung as hard as possible impacting a solid hardened metal anvil or determine the speed the average male can swing a sledgehammer.

 

[Evo]

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