Calculate Effects of 10% Increase in Gravity on Movement

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A 10% increase in gravity would require 10% more work for movements such as walking, running, and swimming due to the increased force acting on the body. This means that energy expenditure for lifting weights and performing physical activities would rise, leading to greater fatigue and slower movement. Calculations would involve assessing the additional work needed, which can be represented by the formula for gravitational potential energy (mgh). The impact on muscle performance would also be significant, as muscles would need to exert more force to overcome the increased gravitational pull. Overall, the increased gravity would make physical activities more strenuous and less efficient.
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If gravity on Earth were to increase overnight by 10% how do I go about calculating the way this would affect my movements, how fast I could walk, run, swim etc and how this would affect my muscles? I'm presuming my body would be working harder so I would find movement more tiring and would be slower but could do with being able to demonstrate this? would really appreciate any guidance to the calculations I would need to make?

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What, exactly, is it that you want to calculate? If g is increased by 10% then the work (mgh) necessary to lift a weight, take a step (which involves both raising your feet and raising your center of gravity), raise your arms, etc. would require 10% more work.
 

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