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Let's say that there is a sort of large concrete wall, that applies an average force of 12,900 N for .04 seconds while you're initially at rest. After the impact, your momentum is now 516 N*s. Your mass being of 50 kg, means your speed is 10.32 m/s. So, in terms of kinetic energy, you've gained .5(50 kg)(10.32 m/s)^2 = 2663 J.
In terms of the damage that this would cause, is this equivalent to having a gravitational potential energy of 2663 J, and falling onto the concrete wall?
In terms of the damage that this would cause, is this equivalent to having a gravitational potential energy of 2663 J, and falling onto the concrete wall?