350xnNY, Physics Question..

[Trikeaholic]

If I whack the crap out of my Tri Z project with a 12 lb sledge hammer with a full handle,not a wimpy hand model., what kind of energy transmitted would be necessary to do the most damage per blow? Take into account the rage factor, and the strength of the frame and other metal parts of the trike, also facto in that I am very strong when the rage comes.

Just want to be sure I dont need a larger hammer

since you taught physics, I figured I would ask you., or would your advice be to take a prozac and call you in the morning?? :D

[350x'inNY]

For optimum damage, I'd increase the mass of the hammer head and go for a bit longer handle inorder to increase the moment arm. Now if you want to really damage it, go for more of a wood splitter type axe. It not only increases the mass and the moment arm, but also decreases the impact surface area to increase the impulse given to the Tri-Z metallic surfaces. However, I would wear some safety goggles in any metal to metal contact to decrease the probability of slivers in the eyes. Remember... always safety first in the lab and the shop!

:welcome:

Bruce

PS - You know I am joking..... do not destroy the Z. Harming of innocent trikes, no matter what the frustration, should never be allowed, especially with a screen name such as "Trikeaholic"

[Trikeaholic]

do you mean "momentum"?? really you ought to know better. LOL

WTF is "moment arm"???

I figured you would advise the prozac, but ok, I will get a wood splitter! LOL :D

[350x'inNY]

No, I meant "moment arm" That is the distance beween the center of gravity of a rotating object and it's axis of rotation. You can increase the momentum by either increasing the mass of the rotating body are increasing the moment arm distance.

I can not prescribe antidepressants with my educational training. I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn express last night! :naughty:

Bruce

[Trikeaholic]

LMFAO!

I still never heard of the concept of "moment arm".............

[jeswinehart]

is moment arm kinda like the 24 hour rule ,,, wait a moment or give it 24 hours ,,, wich ever comes first to react ???


:)

[Kintore]

[/QUOTE]PS - You know I am joking..... do not destroy the Z. Harming of innocent trikes, no matter what the frustration, should never be allowed, especially with a screen name such as "Trikeaholic"[/QUOTE]


your right Bruce. Harming of innocent trikes is wrong!!! lol

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

Are trikes that take hundreds of dollars from your wallet, and hours of your time, and give you nothing in return REALLY innocent?

[Bill X_R]

No, I meant "moment arm" That is the distance beween the center of gravity of a rotating object and it's axis of rotation. You can increase the momentum by either increasing the mass of the rotating body are increasing the moment arm distance.

I can not prescribe antidepressants with my educational training. I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn express last night! :naughty:

Bruce


Kinda like "lever arm" when refering to tourq. Ha!, and Mom said I'd never amount to anything

[Trikeaholic]

Are trikes that take hundreds of dollars from your wallet, and hours of your time, and give you nothing in return REALLY innocent?

that right there is the million dollar question!

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

that right there is the million dollar question!

I say NO!!

http://img174.exs.cx/img174/3467/no68cg.jpg

(People who been here awhile should know the story behind this... :eek: )

[r00sty]

You New Yorkers make me laugh!!!

[lonestar]

A reciprecating saw would do the job much better, you wouldn't be as tired when you finished and all the parts would fit in the trash can for collection!

[MTS]

A reciprecating saw would do the job much better, you wouldn't be as tired when you finished and all the parts would fit in the trash can for collection!
better yet a oxy acetilean torch!