No, a bungee cord cannot be used as a force meter because the elasticity of a bungee cord is not that much, compared to a force meter.
Yes, as the bungee cord gets longer, the bounce height will become greater. The object attached to the bungee cord will fall longer before being snapped back up by the bungee cord, and in turn the object will bounce higher before being pulled back down by the bungee cord.
long time, small force
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Potential long time, small force
An elastic cord, sometimes used for "Bungee jumping", and smaller versions are used for securing loads in truck beds.
the cord can snap
Bungee cord lengths are calculated by much more than just the height of the drop. You also have to calculate your running distance to the jump, your weight, and height. It is best to talk to a professional or a company that specializes in training bungee jumping to find what is going to be perfect for you.
Bungee cord is available for the lowest prices from your nearest army surplus store. If you wish to buy the cord on line ebay and craigslist both offer a wide supply.
Gravity, rope, and friction
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No information is available about how often bungee cords snap while in use. Most fatal bungee cord accidents are caused by human error and not the cord.