How to Calculate Impact Force from a 1m Drop?

[leoflc]

I've been trying to figure this out for a few days now and I hope someone can help me out...If an object is lifted 1m above the rigid ground and then it is dropped.
What would be to force experience (in Newton) by the object if:

- You don't know the exact distant or time for the object to come to a complete stop?
- You don't know the spring constant of the object or the ground.

I know we can calculate in terms of energy (J), but I would like to know in term of Newton.

For example, if I drop an egg 1m above the floor, how much force does it experience?
How can I figure out what kind of cushioning material I can use and how much of it?

It seems easy but I think I'm missing something...

Thank you!

 

[Drakkith]

Why wouldn't you know the time and distance it takes to get to the ground? You said it was held 1 meter above the ground.

 

[leoflc]

I mean the distance required for the object to stop.

Fixed my question statement.