Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 12, Problem 75GP
Parachutists whose chutes have failed to open have been known to survive if they land in deep snow. Assume that a 75-kg parachutist hits the ground with an area of impact of 0.30 m2 at a velocity of 55 m/s, and that the ultimate strength of body tissue is 5 × 105 N/m2. Assume that the person is brought to rest in 1.0 m of snow. Show that the person may escape serious injury.
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