Equations for surface-object contact.

[ScienceNerd36]

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.

 

[ScienceNerd36]

Just to clarify, the components of this equation may be: surface consistency, impact of force, heights etc.

 

[Mapes]

I suggest one of the first books you look at be Johnson's Contact Mechanics.

 

[ScienceNerd36]

Thanks