Hi! Just spotted that somebody has been hit by a train at Dumbarton East today.
I was at that particular station today. Just wondering if he or she is ok? Thanks!
Hate to say it but in these situations the outcome is usually not good.
Just wondering if he or she is ok? Thanks!
I doubt it. I'm no expert on the physical effects on the human body resulting from impact by a train, but I'd make an educated guess that he/she is (or indeed was) in a pretty bad way!
Elementary physics says that a "thousand*" ton train hitting a 200 pound human is going to impart a lot of force to said human, while said human is not going to slow down the train by any measurable amount...
* Rough global estimate, will depend on rolling stock, number of carriages, whether full or empty, etc. Could be anywhere from 150-2000 I reckon, but someone may be able to make a more accurate estimate of the particular train. Principle doesn't change however.
Oddly you omit reference to the SPEED of the train, which is by far the most important factor when considering the effects. A 1000 ton train travelling at 1 mph might well do no damage if it hit a standing person.
Oddly you omit reference to the SPEED of the train, which is by far the most important factor when considering the effects. A 1000 ton train travelling at 1 mph might well do no damage if it hit a standing person.
I wouldn't say it is the most important, as that crown surely goes to momentum to be a little pedantic.