Equations for surface-object contact.

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The discussion centers around the development of equations to predict the outcomes of an object coming into contact with a surface. It involves considerations of various factors such as surface consistency, force impact, and height, and is related to a project for a science competition.

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  • One participant, ScienceNerd36, seeks clarification on the uniqueness of their project concept involving equations for surface-object contact.
  • Another participant suggests that the equation components could include factors like surface consistency, impact of force, and heights.
  • A third participant recommends the book "Johnson's Contact Mechanics" as a resource for further understanding.

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Participants have not detailed specific assumptions or mathematical steps involved in the proposed equations, and the scope of the discussion remains focused on conceptual development.

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Hello there my fellow physics fans!

I have decided to enter a national science competition in my potato obsessed homeland of Ireland called the "BT Young Scientist Awards".

I am simply looking for clarification of the uniqueness of my project concept:

I am planning on creating equations that predict the outcome of an object coming in contact with a surface.

If this description rings any bells please let me know.

Thanking you in advance for any help you may offer.

The Mysterious,
ScienceNerd36.
 
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Just to clarify, the components of this equation may be: surface consistency, impact of force, heights etc.
 
I suggest one of the first books you look at be Johnson's Contact Mechanics.
 
Thanks
 

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