Asked by Mary Jo

At what rate would a 75kg person travel during a slip/fall on a wet surface to the landing position? And what would be the force of the fall?
Answered by drwls
More info is needed for an accurate answer.

What matters is the person's height and weight distribution. A 75 kg person will have height about 1.8 m with a center of mass at H = 0.9 m.

The speed when he or she hits the ground will be about sqrt(2gH)= 4 m/s

The force of the fall will depend upon the type of clothing worn. Clothes exert a "cushioning" effect.

An approximate impact IMPULSE could be calculated from momentum principles.
Answered by Mary Jo
Person is 5'3-1/4." Light clothing, no cushioning effect.

thanks!
Answered by Mary Jo
Please answer.
Answered by bobpursley
For impulse, use mass*approximatevelocity
Answered by Mary Jo
can you answer the whole question for me?
Answered by drwls
No
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