How Fast do Human Feet Travel When Passing Each Other?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the speed of human feet as they pass each other during walking and running. Participants explore the relationship between foot speed and overall body speed, considering different scenarios of movement.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the speed of the feet is dependent on the individual's walking or running style.
  • Another participant suggests an average walking speed of 3.5 mph as a reference point.
  • A different participant emphasizes that the feet travel much faster than the body speed relative to the ground.
  • It is proposed that when measured relative to the ground, each foot has zero speed when on the ground for half the time and travels forward at twice the walking speed for the other half, leading to the conclusion that they pass at twice the walking speed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the factors influencing foot speed, and while some calculations are presented, there is no consensus on a definitive speed applicable to all scenarios.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the assumptions behind the average walking speed or the specific conditions under which the calculations apply, leaving some aspects unresolved.

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Need some help. How fast are the human feet traveling as they pass each other while walking and running?

Thanks.
 
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That is entirely dependent upon how the person is running or walking.
 
Given the average walking speed of a man, 3.5 mph.
 
mohlchris said:
Need some help. How fast are the human feet traveling as they pass each other while walking and running?

Thanks.

lot faster than your body speed respect to ground.
 
Measured relative to the ground, each foot has zero speed when it is on the ground) for half the time, and travels forward at twice your walking speed for half the time.

So they pass at twice your walking speed.
 

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