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F=mv^2 The problem is moreso speed, not mass, when discussing pedestrian fatalities. Better yet, protect pedestrians from getting hit in the first place with
by mmmeff 3y ago
F=mv^2
The problem is moreso speed, not mass, when discussing pedestrian fatalities.
Better yet, protect pedestrians from getting hit in the first place with better street design for more walkable cities. There are tons of examples of protected bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and more frequent crosswalks with stiffer penalties for blowing through them, regardless of what the vehicle is.
- mesarvagya 3y agoF = m * a Keeping constant acceleration, compare hummer against corolla. Hummer is going to squash pedestrians.
- FabHK 3y ago1/2 mv^2 is energy (not force).