Sunday, August 26, 2012

Nicolas, Alexander I: Physics Question


Q: So how can a man be able to break numerous blocks of concrete with his hand?
A: Although a man should have done some training before attempting to break the blocks of concrete, there’s also physics involved. The man needs to exert a large amount of force onto the blocks of concrete at a certain point. He generates a large amount of force because of how fast his hand accelerates onto the block. Since the blocks are close together, the momentum of fore from the first block breaking continues onto the next blocks until all of them are broken. If the man misses his target, inertia, an equal and opposite reaction will end up hurting or even breaking his hand.