Net force that acts on the box during the collision

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Question: Airplane flight recorders must be able to survive catastrophic crashes. Therefore, they are typically encased in crash-resistant steel or titanium boxes that are subjected to rigorous testing. One of the tests is an impact shock test, in which box must survive being throw at a high speeds against a barrier. A 41-kg box is thrown at a speed of 220 m/s & is brought to a halt in a collision that lasts for a time of 6.5 m/s. Find the magnitude of the average net force that acts on the box during the collision? Explain your answer briefly.

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