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To break the neck of a human, ~ 1,250 foot-pounds of torque is required. And this is without the person's resistance.
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Answer:

To break the neck of a human, 1,000 to 1,250 foot-pounds of torque is considered sufficient. When hanging someone, a typical drop of 5 to 9 feet is enough to generate the force required to break the neck when the person hits the end of the rope.