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can someone help me determine the impact speed of a vehicle if i provide specifics? i keep coming up with different answers!
Welcome to the PF.kadi said:can someone help me determine the impact speed of a vehicle if i provide specifics? i keep coming up with different answers!
Then sure, fire away...kadi said:it is not for accident investigation it is a question i have to solve but come up with very different answers. I am sure if it was regarding accidents i would take it more seriously than a science forum. any help appreciated :)
You said you keep coming up with different answers. Can you show us your calculations, and the answers you are getting?kadi said:vehicle A weighs 3677lbs (1667.86 kg) with passengers and fuel. vehicle B weighs 3475lbs (1576.23 kg) with passengers and fuel. vehicle A is turning left at an approximate 70 degree angle. Vehicle B hits vehicle A centre passenger side sending vehicle A into a 160 degree clockwise rotational spin ending up 12 meters away from point of impact. Vehicle B has not moved since impact. how fast was vehicle B travelling?
The vehicle impact speed is calculated using the formula v = √(2ad), where v is the impact speed, a is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and d is the distance between the initial and final positions of the vehicle.
The necessary specifics needed to calculate vehicle impact speed include the distance between initial and final positions of the vehicle, the acceleration due to gravity, and the time it takes for the vehicle to travel that distance.
Yes, the impact speed of a vehicle can be accurately calculated without knowing the exact weight of the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle may affect the severity of the impact, but it does not play a significant role in the calculation of impact speed.
The accuracy of vehicle impact speed calculation can be affected by factors such as air resistance, road conditions, and the weight and shape of the vehicle. These factors may cause slight variations in the calculated impact speed.
No, it is not necessary to have advanced mathematical skills to calculate vehicle impact speed. The calculation only requires basic algebra skills and knowledge of the formula v = √(2ad). Various online calculators and software programs are also available to assist with the calculation.