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Thread: Impact weight

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    Default Impact weight

    From discussions on another forum, is there a formula to estimate the impact of a 6kg sledge hammer, I know it would be variable due to the swing force.
    So to work out the impact of 6kg free falling from a set height. I know there is something in the back of my mind just get it to surface

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    Thanks, I don't know why I could not find it

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    Just search for free fall calculator, there's dozens of them

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    Force = mass x acceleration ?

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    Thanks for the replies I have passed them on

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