Does Fall Duration Affect Impact Force Near Earth?

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The duration of a fall does influence the impact force of an object hitting the ground, as the speed of the falling object increases with time when neglecting air resistance. The impact force is determined by how quickly the object decelerates upon hitting the ground. Assuming a constant stopping time, the force can be calculated using F=ma, where acceleration is derived from speed and stopping time. Therefore, a longer fall duration results in a higher impact force, given the same stopping conditions. This relationship holds true for objects falling near Earth's surface.
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Is the length of time for which an object is falling directly proportional to the force it hits the ground with?
 
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The speed of a falling object is proportional to time (assuming no air resistance) V=u+gt

The force it hits the ground with depends on how quickly it stops.
But if we assume the stopping time is the same then F=ma and a (deceleration) is speed/stopping time

So yes.
 
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In the context of things falling close to the Earth's surface, yes.
 

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