Window Washer plummets 47 Floors. How did he survive?

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The forum discussion centers on a window washer who survived a fall from 47 floors, prompting an analysis of the physics involved in such an event. The original poster, Raelene, invites feedback on their calculations regarding the survivability of the fall, which includes considerations of acceleration and impact forces. A specific mention of "10g" acceleration is made, indicating a focus on the physics of deceleration and the forces experienced during the fall. The discussion encourages peer review and collaborative analysis of the scenario presented in the video.

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HI ALL! :smile:

Recently in class, we were assigned to find a video that presented an impossible situation and we had to calculate if the situation was even possible. My video was about a window washer that plunged 47 Floors. I've posted my calculations and information on it on my page!

http://wiki.hischina.org/groups/gealgerobophysiculus/wiki/5ac01/Raelene_How_did_he_survive_.html

If any of you are interested, please take a look and comment on my page!
It'd be nice if you guys would make suggestions on any part of my analysis or any comment at all. If I've made any mistakes or wrong assumptions that had made the problem too simple please do point it out!

Help is greatly appreciated! :)
Thank you! :smile::wink:
 
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piggyxchu said:
HI ALL!

Recently in class, we were assigned to find a video that presented an impossible situation and we had to calculate if the situation was even possible. My video was about a window washer that plunged 47 Floors. I've posted my calculations and information on it on my page!

http://wiki.hischina.org/groups/gealgerobophysiculus/wiki/5ac01/Raelene_How_did_he_survive_.html

If any of you are interested, please take a look and comment on my page!
It'd be nice if you guys would make suggestions on any part of my analysis or any comment at all. If I've made any mistakes or wrong assumptions that had made the problem too simple please do point it out!

Help is greatly appreciated! :)
Thank you!

Welcome to PF, piggyxchu! :smile:

Suppose the acceleration at the end is indeed 10g.
What would the distance be to stop over this distance?
 
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