Which would do more damage to a human body, and which would you choose?

In summary, the conversation discussed a hypothetical scenario where a person is given a choice between being hit by a heavy traffic cone made of rubber, or a standard baseball. It was concluded that the traffic cone would hurt more due to its greater weight and momentum. Therefore, the preferred option would be to be hit by the baseball.
  • #1
Frikkinidiot
Let's say you are given a choice of being hit by one of two objects, both going at 50 miles Per hour ( about 80 Km per hour). One is a ten pound (3.5 kg) traffic cone made of rubber. The other is a standard baseball which weighs at around 5oz, which is less than half a pound or about a fifth of a kilo. Which do you think would hurt more to be hit by, why, and which would you choose to be hit by?
 
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  • #2
Traffic cone is going to hurt more. 1, it's heavier than the baseball, and with the same speed, it has greater momentum. 2, it's made of rubber, and assuming elastic collision, the change of momentum is going to be 2mv. So it's going to hurt like hell.

So definitely the baseball.
 

Related to Which would do more damage to a human body, and which would you choose?

What are the two options for causing damage to a human body?

The two options for causing damage to a human body are physical trauma and chemical exposure.

What is physical trauma and how does it damage the human body?

Physical trauma refers to any type of physical injury or harm caused to the body. This can include blunt force trauma, cuts, burns, and impact injuries. Physical trauma can damage the human body by causing tissue damage, internal bleeding, broken bones, and organ damage.

What is chemical exposure and how does it damage the human body?

Chemical exposure refers to the contact or ingestion of any harmful substances, such as toxins, pollutants, or corrosive chemicals. Chemical exposure can damage the human body by causing irritation, burns, tissue damage, or even poisoning if the chemicals are ingested or absorbed into the body.

Which option would cause more immediate damage to the human body?

In most cases, physical trauma would cause more immediate damage to the human body as it directly affects the tissues and structures of the body. Chemical exposure may take longer to show effects as the chemicals need time to be absorbed into the body or cause a reaction.

Which option would cause more long-term damage to the human body?

The long-term damage caused by physical trauma and chemical exposure can vary depending on the severity and type of injury or exposure. However, in general, chronic exposure to harmful chemicals can lead to long-term health issues such as respiratory problems, organ damage, and even cancer. On the other hand, physical trauma can also result in long-term effects such as chronic pain, disability, and decreased quality of life.

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