Can the Human Body Withstand Acceleration to 10% of Light Speed?

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The discussion focuses on the feasibility of the human body enduring acceleration at 6.40 m/s² while reaching 10% of the speed of light, specifically 3.0×10⁷ m/s. Participants are tasked with calculating the minimum time required for a spaceship to achieve this velocity under the given acceleration. The conversation emphasizes the need for adherence to forum rules regarding homework problems, suggesting a structured approach to problem-solving. Key calculations and physics principles are likely to be discussed, highlighting the limits of human tolerance to acceleration. The thread underscores the intersection of physics and human biology in space travel scenarios.

Sep 6, 2011

sabresfan2000

Assuming that the human body can survive a maxi-
mum continuous acceleration of 6.40 m/s2, calculate the mini-
mum time in which a spaceship can accelerate from 0 m/s to
3.0× 107 m/s, that is, to a velocity that is 10% the velocity of
light.

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you need to read the forum rules about posting a homework problem. there is a particular format

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