University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Momentum, Impulse, and Collision - Problems - Exercises - Page 264: 8.12

Answer

The maximum possible speed without breaking a bone is 2.21 m/s.

Work Step by Step

We can find the maximum force that the skater can hit the area of the forehead. $F = (1.03\times 10^8~N/m^2)(1.5\times 10^{-4}~m^2)$ $F = 1.55\times 10^4~N$ The impulse will be equal in magnitude to the change in momentum. $mv = F~t$ $v = \frac{F~t}{m} = \frac{(1.55\times 10^4~N)(0.0100~s)}{70.0~kg}$ $v = 2.21~m/s$ The maximum possible speed without breaking a bone is 2.21 m/s.
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