I was dealing with a problem which stated that two objects were moving with same velocity v and one was a car with mass m and another a truck with mass M, such that M > m. They collided and came to a halt. Their collision lasted for 1 second. Which experienced a greater force of impact?

After searching a little bit everyone seems to have a different equation for force of Impact. What’s really force of impact and how is it different from force and Impulse? Thanks!

  • yenahmik@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    1 year ago

    After searching a little bit everyone seems to have a different equation for force of Impact.

    Since it sounds like this is for a class, you should probably find the equation that is given in your textbook/class notes.

    • spez@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      In the newer editions it’s removed. On the older ones there’s no introduction of “impact force”. Maybe it’s just impulse they are talking about. Thanks for taking the time!