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Jiku Araiguma said:Now, I need some thoughts on punch/impact physics. How many ways are there to produce 4000N of force with a single punch?
Peak force? Average force? Elite boxers can generate a maximum peak force of about 4000 to 5000 N, so that gives you an idea of what kind of level you need to be at.
Jiku Araiguma said:How fast would a normal fist be going?
That depends on how heavy the person's fist is and how long it takes to decelerate it during impact, which depends on several other variables, so I don't really know. A fast boxer punch ranges somewhere around 20-30 mph, though.
Jiku Araiguma said:How big/small would a fist have to be to cause damage at that force?
Just about any sized first can cause damage when you're exerting a force of 4,000 N on a portion of someone's face, head, and body.
Jiku Araiguma said:How much damage would be caused?
That depends almost entirely upon where the blow struck. Without a glove, a punch like this can easily cause a concussion, break bones, and knock out teeth. Just look at the injuries punches cause in boxing or other martial arts.