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The force imparted by a swinging 8-pound sledgehammer depends on the speed of the swing and the angle at which it strikes the target. In general, the force is calculated as the mass of the sledgehammer multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity (32 ft/s^2), giving a force in pounds. If the sledgehammer is swung with a higher velocity and strikes the target directly perpendicular, the force will be greater than if it were swung slowly or at an angle.

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What is the relationship between pound and newton?

A pound is a unit of force in the imperial system, whereas a newton is a unit of force in the metric system. One pound is approximately equal to 4.45 newtons. The relationship between the two units allows for conversion between the imperial and metric systems of measurement for force.


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On the side on which the force is being applied, the distance and force are directly proportional. On the other side of the lever, they are inversely proportional. If 1 pound of force is applied to a lever at 1 foot on the left side of the fulcrum, the lever will apply 1 pound of force 1 foot from the right side of the fulcrum. If 1 pound of force is applied 2 feet left of the fulcrum, the lever will apply 2 pounds of force 1 foot from the right side. If 1 pound is applied 4 feet left of the fulcrum, the lever will apply 4 pounds of force 1 foot to the right of the fulcrum. If 1 pound of force is applied 1 foot left of the fulcrum, at 2 feet on the right side, the force will be 1/2 pound. At four feet, it will be 1/4 pound. Etc,


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Any force that is more than 50 pounds will lift a 50-pound object. The greater the force is, the greater the object's upward acceleration, and the sooner the object will reach any given height.


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The downward pull of gravity on 1 pound is approximately 4.448 newtons. This is the force required to counteract the gravitational force acting on a 1-pound mass at the Earth's surface.


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Ft Lbs (Foot pounds) is a measure of force; where as pounds is a measure of weight. They are not comparable.

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