Solve Science Fair Experiment: Calculating G-Forces

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The discussion revolves around a science fair experiment focused on testing the effectiveness of different polymers in absorbing impacts, with a target of exerting about 25 g-forces. The participant notes that average football hits reach around 50 g-forces and believes that 25 g-forces is a reasonable limit. There is a request for clarification on the conversion between g-forces, Newtons, and pounds of force to accurately conduct the experiment. The fundamental equation for force, F=ma, is referenced, emphasizing the need for accepted measures of force. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding mass and acceleration for the experiment's calculations.
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First, I would like to say that I am doing a science fair experiment testing the effectiveness of different polymers in absorbing hits. I have decided that I am looking to exert about 25 g-forces on each polymer. Average football hits are in the 50 g- force range, and taking everything into account, I think half of that is reasonable. If you think that is too much, please let me know, but I am hesitant to go any higher than that. What I am asking is, I haven't really seen any definitive answers on how many Newtons are in a g- force, or how many pounds of force are in a g- force. So I am essentially looking for a mass and acceleration to do my experiment with


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Homework Equations



F=ma

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F=ma
F=m(9.8 m/s^2)
F/m=(9.8m/s^2)
 
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You ought to use a more accepted measure of force such as Newtons (most widely accepted) or lb-force (most widely known as the lb).
 

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