What is the force exerted by an oak tree on a jogging person after collision?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a scenario where a person jogging at a speed of 4.7 m/s collides with a tree and rebounds at a speed of 4.2 m/s in the opposite direction. The time of contact with the tree is 46 milliseconds. To find the magnitude of the force exerted by the tree on the jogger, the acceleration definition and Newton's 2nd Law are applied. Using the formula for impulse, the force is calculated to be 1584.59 Newtons.
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If a healthy but somewhat direction impaired individual (mass = 81.9 kg) is jogging through the woods and runs straight into a large oak tree at 4.7 m/s. Rebound speed is measured at 4.2 m/s in the opposite direction. If the time of contact with the tree is 46 milliseconds, what is the magnitude of the force that the tree exerts on the jogger?
 
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What have you done? I suggest applying the acceleration definition ([itex] a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} [/itex]) directly into Newton's 2nd Law.
 
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This is a simple application of an impulse. I = Force * time, and is also the change in momentum. Momentum is mass times velocity. Momentum before = 81.9 * 4.7 = 384.93. Momentum after=81.9*-4.2= -343.98. Impulse = 728.91 = force * time. Time=.46. 728.91=force * .46. Force is then equal to 1584.59 Newtons.
 

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