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Before a bungee jumper jumps, they possess gravitational potential energy due to their height above the ground. This energy is calculated based on their mass and the height from which they are jumping. As they leap off, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as they fall, and eventually into elastic potential energy when the bungee cord stretches.
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Can bungee jumping have gravitational potential energy and how?
Yes, potential energy is an energy something has because of its position in a gravitation field. Thus the jumper standing on the bridge before the jump has gravitational potential energy. When the jumper jumps the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (the energy something has because of it motion) an is also stored in the rubber band as elastic strain energy. When the energy stored in the rubber band exceeds the kinetic energy the jumper halts and bounces back and the energy in the rubber is re converted into potential energy. The jumper oscillates on the rubber rope until the energy loss due to friction and wind resistance uses up the potential energy present in the system at the start of the jump and the jumper hangs still from the rope.
Identify the type of energy stored in a streched bungee cord?
The type of energy stored in a stretched bungee cord is elastic potential energy. This energy is stored in the cord when it is stretched and can be released when the cord is allowed to contract back to its original length, such as when a person jumps off a platform attached to the bungee cord.
How do you call the person who jumps from a plane?
A parachutist or parachute jumper voluntarily jumps from a plane. A non-voluntary jumper would be a victim of foul play.
What are some of the biggest bungee jumps in the world and where can they be found?
Some of the biggest bungee jumps in the world can be found in Macau, China at the AJ Hackett Macau Tower, in South Africa at the Bloukrans Bridge, and in New Zealand at the Nevis Bungy in Queenstown. These locations offer thrilling bungee jumps from great heights for adventurous individuals seeking an adrenaline rush.
Where would it be possible to book a bungi jump online?
You can book a bungee jump online at the GetYourGuide Website and at HuluTrip. You can also book bungee jumps on the Levenger website and at Bungee America.
A man bungee jumps off a bridge and is brought to a rest by the stretched bungee cord this is an example of the following?
long time, small force
Why a long jumper runs before he jumps?
to build up momentum and it gives him more height therfore hed jump further
What is the person called that jumps off high mountains?
bunjie jumper
How do you bungee jump off of a chair?
You put the chair on the top of a building or a bridge so you can bungee jump off the chair.
What is the location of the largest bungee jump in the world and what makes it stand out from other bungee jumping sites?
The location of the largest bungee jump in the world is the Macau Tower in Macau, China. It stands out from other bungee jumping sites because it offers a free fall of 233 meters (764 feet), making it one of the highest bungee jumps in the world.
How many bungee jumps end in death?
Around 1 in every 2000,000 jump! that's almost 0%
When someone jumps what kind of energy is that?
When someone jumps, they are using their muscle energy to push off the ground and propel themselves into the air. This kinetic energy is converted from the potential energy stored in their muscles when they bend their legs before jumping.
