2007-03-06 15:05:58 · 3 answers · asked by liz_kmvv 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Absorbing the kinetic energy built up as it fell. The kinetic energy can be observed as velocity. On impact, the velocity quickly falls to zero. That results in significant acceleration.
F=ma
So the higher the acceleration, the higher the force absorbed at impact.
2007-03-06 15:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by JustAnotherEngineer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your alternatives are a parachute or a bubble wrap padding i could get a wood egg at a craft save to coach rolling the parachute around the egg so it is going to pass the ten ft up and confirm of taking off and stay fastened to the chute - possibly a bag to hold the egg could be sturdy. Bubble wrap is stable however the steadiness is between adequate bubble wrap for cushion and having the flexibility to throw it as much as ten'
2016-12-14 12:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by vasim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deceleration trauma
2007-03-06 15:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋