This discussion focuses on the physics principles that enhance the safety features of football helmets. Key concepts include the rigidity of the helmet's outer casing, which distributes impact forces over a larger surface area, and the energy-absorbing padding that reduces kinetic energy transferred to the skull, thereby lowering the risk of concussion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these mechanisms to explain how football helmets protect players during impacts.
PREREQUISITESFootball coaches, sports safety engineers, and anyone involved in the design and evaluation of protective sports equipment will benefit from this discussion.
qotsa17 said:Homework Statement
I am looking for safety features in the design of a football helmet that can be explained using physics terms. for instance, kinetic motion, etc...
2. The attempt at a solution
The different designs of cages on football helmets. Also, how the padding on the inside works to spread out the force onto a greater surface area.
Thank you for your help with my problem :D
Cameronblmr said:on question 1, are you just looking for explanations on how a football helmet works?
such as the regidity (sp) of the outer casing of the helmet spreading the force of impact over a larger surface area, reducing the damage to a given area.
Or, the padding on the inside of the helmet absorbes some of the energy of an impact, which would otherwise be turned into kenetic energy transferred to a skull. this lowers the accelerations felt by the brain during an impact, and therefore lowers the risk of concussion.
kathy737 said:well, paul.
to begin answering your question, i would have to know which kind of helmet you are using. so if you can help me out with that, i can get right on answering your question
qotsa17 said:i think it is clear kathy that the helmet in which i am referring to is a football helmet. I thought it was obvious since it was in the thread title. Maybe you should read before you post; you're such a noob.