Formula for long drop hanging

[SSG_Schwartz]

Reading this Wikipedia article about hanging got me to wondering how long of drop would be needed to break the C1 and C2 of a 185 pound person but not pop the head off. I failed high school physics.

Thanks

SSG Schwartz

[Q.E.D]

This table, which is linked to in the article above, pretty well answers your question.

[SSG_Schwartz]

@Q.E.D.

This table, which is linked to in the article above, pretty well answers your question.

Oops, missed that link. Thanks.

SSG Schwartz

[levdrakon]

Dude, it’s just Christmas. It’ll be over soon and things will seem better.

And you don’t weigh 185, so quit fibbing.

[medstar]

@SSG Schwartz

Reading this Wikipedia article about hanging got me to **wondering how long of drop would be needed to break the C1 and C2 of a 185 pound person but not pop the head off.[\b] I failed high school physics.

Thanks

SSG Schwartz

Your wife is going to be so mad at you for guessing her weight wrong.

[SSG_Schwartz]

@medstar

Your wife is going to be so mad at you for guessing her weight wrong.

Actually, the information came too late, the in-laws left for the season. :smack:

SSG Schwartz