A Karate Chop Delivers a Blow of 3000 N to a Board

question 28

Multiple Choice

A karate chop delivers a blow of 3000 N to a board that breaks. The force that acts on the hand during this event is actually

• A)less than 3000 N.
• B)3000 N.
• C)more than 3000 N.
• D)There is really no way to say for sure.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

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Trephining

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