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3 years ago

Why does it hurt more when you fall on concrete than on grass?

Physics

2 answers:

Alexus [3.1K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Smaller forces are easier on your legs and you prefer to land on soft grass. Momentum/impulse explanation: Whether you land on concrete or soft grass, your change in momentum will be identical. A hard surface that brings you to a stop in 0.01 s requires a much larger force of 15,000 N.

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IrinaVladis [17]3 years ago

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Concrete is harder than the grass so that’s why

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