Impact Velocity

Impact velocity is the speed of an object just before it collides with another object or surface.  It is used in physics and engineering, particularly in fields such as mechanics, material science, and crash testing.  The impact velocity can influence the severity of the collision, including the forces exerted during the impact, the potential for damage to the objects involved, and the energy transferred in the collision.

 

Impact Velocity Formula
\( V \;=\;  n \;/\; A \; t   \)     (Impact Velocity) \( n \;=\;  V \; A \;/\;  t   \) \( A \;=\;  n \; t \;/\; V   \) \( t \;=\;  V \; A \;/\; n   \)
Symbol	English	Metric
\( v \) = Impact Velocity	\(ft \;/\; sec\)	\(m \;/\; s\)
\( g \) = Gravitational Acceleration	\(ft \;/\; sec^2\)	\(m \;/\; s^2\)
\( h \) = Object Height	\(ft\)	\(m\)