How Fast do Human Feet Travel When Passing Each Other?

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The speed of human feet as they pass each other while walking or running is influenced by the individual's pace. For an average walking speed of 3.5 mph, the feet effectively travel at twice that speed during the passing phase. This means that while one foot is on the ground, the other is moving forward at double the walking speed. Therefore, the feet pass each other at a speed of 7 mph when walking. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for analyzing foot movement in walking and running.
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Need some help. How fast are the human feet traveling as they pass each other while walking and running?

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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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