Dead body heavier than a live one?

[fawk3s]

Hi

Happened to hear that a dead body may weight more that a live body. Now is that true and if it is, then why?

Thanks in advance,
fawk3s

 

[Sorry!]

Hi

Happened to hear something like that. Now is that true and if it is, then why?

Thanks in advance,
fawk3s

A dead body has no weight difference compared to a live body. However a live body is able to do things that a dead body can not do. Such as:
Distribute weight to change centre of gravity.
Assist in the lift
Or even distribute their weight across different areas of your body (I.e. holding on around your neck would distribute the weight even more.)

A dead weight basically means that the centre of gravity is where ever you are supporting the weighted load with no support from it. It feels heavier, but it weighs the same.

 

[fawk3s]

Yeap, always thought it was the sandbag effect.

Thanks.