If i drop and 800# object 8' what is the resultant force on the object it lands on?

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If i drop and 800# object 8' what is the resultant force on the object it lands on?

2006-09-27 02:19:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Depends on the nature of the object and the nature of the surface that it strikes; for example, if the falling object and landing surface are made of iron then the force of impact will be much greater then if the two were made of wood. Basically the question comes down to how fast the falling object is stopped--that's what actually determines the impulse.

2006-09-27 03:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

F=MA
F= force(the unknown)
M is the weight of your object (800 pounds =362.87kg)
A=acceleration due to gravity(9.81 m/s squared)
so the answer is, in Newtons is 362x9.81=3559.79N

2006-09-27 10:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by lgzotzma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋