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It would probably require some sort of leg attachment to relieve the stress on the knees and ankles. Is it within the realm of possibility?
GingerKhan said:How many Gs can the average spine of a fit and physically active person sustain?
GingerKhan said:Is it scientifically feasible to create a boot that could soften a 30 m fall?
256bits said:Assuming your feet hit the ground and your butt continues for 1 m as the shock is absorbed, your deceleration is:
a = v^2 / (2d ) = 24.3^2 / (2 * 1 ) = 294.3 m/s^2 ( which is 30g )
It's going to have to be very outside the box, the average person can take about 5gs vertically before passing out (fighter pilots with acceleration suits still only manage 9). The effects on the body are going to be pretty much impossible to negate with a simple foot landing.chrisbaird said:If you are willing to think outside the box it is feasible...
256bits said:Lets see
v^2 = v0^2 + 2 a d
v^2 = 0 + 2 * 9.81 * 30 m =
v = 24.3 m/s at the ground
Assuming your feet hit the ground and your butt continues for 1 m as the shock is absorbed, your deceleration is:
a = v^2 / (2d ) = 24.3^2 / (2 * 1 ) = 294.3 m/s^2 ( which is 30g )
t = v/a = 24.3 / 294.3 = 1 tenth of a second for deceleration.
I think you would need also braces for your spine and neck after you end up in the hospital, regardless if you had an extra cushioning shoe.
No, it is not scientifically possible to completely eliminate the impact of a 30 m fall. The laws of physics dictate that an object will experience a force upon impact, and this force cannot be completely eliminated.
It is difficult to determine an exact number, as it would depend on the materials used and the design of the boot. However, it is unlikely that a boot could achieve more than a 50% reduction in force, and even that would be a significant challenge.
It is unlikely that a boot designed to soften a 30 m fall would be practical or comfortable to wear in everyday situations. The design and materials needed to achieve such a feat would likely make the boot bulky and heavy, making it difficult to walk in.
It is highly unlikely that a boot could be designed to completely soften the impact of a 30 m fall without the use of external mechanisms. The forces involved in such a fall are too great for a boot to handle on its own.
It is possible that a boot designed to soften the impact of a 30 m fall could have applications in extreme sports or other high-risk activities. However, it would need to be carefully designed and tested for each specific scenario, and even then, it may not be able to completely eliminate the risk of injury.