A person slaps her leg with her hand, bringing her hand to rest in 2.50 milliseconds from

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A person slaps her leg with her hand, bringing her hand to rest in 2.50 milliseconds from an initial speed of 4.00 m/s.

(a) What is the average force exerted on the leg, taking the effective mass of the hand and forearm to be 1.50 kg?

(b) Would the force be any different if the woman clapped her hands together at the same speed and brought them to rest in the same time? Explain why or why not.

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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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