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Re: G FORCE FOR DUMMIES
One "G force" is a layman's explanation of acceleration and is representative of the force of gravity at sea level or 9.8 m/s^2.
There are a number of factors that affect a body's acceleration, so I don't believe that you'll find a simple table that provides such information. Sorry.
You must first calculate the final velocity of your falling body as it impacts the concrete. From that, you can calculate the acceleration in m/s^2 and divide that by 9.8 to get the value in "g-forces" as it slows from the velocity to zero over .01 m.
V(final)^2=V(initial)^2+2(acceleration)(distance) is the formula you'll want to use.
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Last edited by Madison : 25-09-2007 at 19:17.
Reason: I was less lazy.
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