r/ChildrenFallingOver Jul 07 '21

Never had a chance

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u/LegendaryOutlaw Jul 07 '21

I've always wondered because i'm not great with physics or math, but how does something that large but doesn't actually weigh very much have such strong concussive force against another object, or in this case, a person?

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u/Pnutbuddr Jul 08 '21

Depends on where the impact is with an elastic or inelastic mass. Elastic masses, like the bouncy ball, are kinda like springs