Sure, here is a more detailed approach to calculate the force of initial impact for a projectile that passes

through or is stopped by the armor:

For a projectile that passes through the armor:

1. Measure the mass of the projectile in kilograms (kg) and the velocity of the projectile in meters per
second (m/s) immediately before the impact.

2. Measure the thickness of the armor in meters.

3. Record the time it takes for the projectile to completely pass through the armor, from the moment it
first contacts the armor until it exits the other side. This duration of the impact is the time it takes for
the projectile to transfer all of its momentum and energy to the armor.

4. Calculate the force of impact using the following formula:

F = m x (v_final - v_initial) / t

where m is the mass of the projectile in kg, v_initial is the velocity of the projectile just before the
impact, v_final is the velocity of the projectile just after the impact, and t is the duration of the impact in
seconds.

To calculate v_final, you can use the following equation, assuming that the projectile retains most of
its velocity after passing through the armor:

v_final = v_initial x (d / t)

where d is the thickness of the armor in meters.

The velocity of the projectile just after the impact is essentially equal to the exit velocity, so you can
measure this using high-speed cameras or other velocity measurement devices.
For a projectile that is stopped by the armor:

1. Measure the mass of the projectile in kilograms (kg) and the velocity of the projectile in meters per
second (m/s) immediately before the impact.

2. Measure the thickness of the armor in meters.

3. Measure the depth of penetration of the projectile into the armor after the impact.

4. Calculate the force of impact using the following formula:

F = m x v^2 / (2 x d x p)

where m is the mass of the projectile in kg, v is the velocity of the projectile just before the impact, d is
the thickness of the armor in meters, and p is the depth of penetration of the projectile into the armor
in meters.

The depth of penetration can be measured using high-speed cameras or by visually inspecting the
armor after the impact.

It is important to note that these calculations are based on simplified assumptions and do not take into
account factors such as deformation and damage to the armor and projectile. Therefore, multiple tests
should be conducted under controlled conditions to obtain more accurate and reliable results.