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I think the main issue is use private companies of common shared space. Its not certain that a private companies has the right to use public communal spaces. S
by acd 4y ago
I think the main issue is use private companies of common shared space. Its not certain that a private companies has the right to use public communal spaces.
Secondary issue physics.
A person riding an electric scooter is a danger to other pedestrians especially vulnerable are children and eldery.
Kinectic energy calculation
KE = 0.5 × m × v²
Let's calculate the kinetic energy for each speed:
5 km/h (1.39 m/s):
KE = 0.5 × 70 kg × (1.39 m/s)² ≈ 67.5 J (joules)
10 km/h (2.78 m/s):
KE = 0.5 × 70 kg × (2.78 m/s)² ≈ 270 J
20 km/h (5.56 m/s):
KE = 0.5 × 70 kg × (5.56 m/s)² ≈ 1080 J
Chat gpt explaining the above impact energy
"67 joules:
This amount of energy is roughly equivalent to the energy required to lift a 6.8 kg (15 lbs) weight one meter off the ground. Imagine dropping a 6.8 kg object from a height of 1 meter; the impact would be relatively small and generally tolerable.
270 joules:
This energy is comparable to lifting a 27.5 kg (about 60 lbs) weight one meter off the ground. Picture dropping a 27.5 kg object from a height of 1 meter; the impact would be more significant and might cause some discomfort or minor injury.
1000 joules:
This amount of energy is similar to lifting a 102 kg (about 225 lbs) weight one meter off the ground. Imagine dropping a 102 kg object from a height of 1 meter; the impact would be substantial and has a higher risk of causing pain or injury"
Third issue is blocking of pedastrian spaces, this is a danger to visually impared. A form of littering.