Calculating Power and Work Done for a Punch

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Start date Jun 21, 2011
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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done and power of a punch, using the formula for work (force multiplied by distance). An example is provided where a punch exerts a force of 100N over a distance of 0.5m, resulting in 50 joules of work done. The power of the punch is then calculated as 25 watts, assuming it takes 2 seconds for the punch to land. Participants are asked to confirm the accuracy of these calculations. The thread seeks validation on the methodology used for these calculations.

Jun 21, 2011

stupif

can i say the work done on the punch of frighter??, i mean the force of the punch and the distance traveled by the punch.

example, the force of punch is 100N and the distance for punch from the body to hit the target is 0.5m.

work done = 100 X 0.5m = 50J
and the power of the punch is 50j/ 2s(assumption) = 25watt
can i say like that??

anyone helps me...thank you

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Jun 22, 2011

dalcde

Why not?

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