Calculating the Force of a Free-Falling Object

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To calculate the force of a free-falling object, the weight of 0.5011 kg will strike the object at a speed determined by the height of 6.25 inches. The formula 1/2 m v^2 = m g Δh can be used to find the impact speed, but calculating the average force during the impact requires additional information. Specifically, the stopping time and material properties are crucial, as they influence how quickly the weight comes to a halt. In this case, the object is made of tool steel, which will affect the force calculation. Therefore, without knowing the stopping time, the average force cannot be accurately determined.
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It has been too long for me to remember.
I have a .5011 KG weight 6.25 in. above an object in open air. If allowed to free fall and hit the object, what force will it hit the object with?
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Don Crowe:confused:
 
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While it's easy to calculate the speed at which the weight will strike the object (use 1/2 m v^2 = m g \Delta h), there's not enough information to calculate the average force generated during the strike. That depends on the time it takes for the weight to be stopped, which depends, among other things, on the nature of the materials.
 
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Thank you for your responce. The material is tool steel and in the form of a 2.0 in. diameter cylinder, 1.5 in. long.
 

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