6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics)
Newton's First & Second Laws
Problem 5a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionWhen jumping straight up from a crouched position, an average person can reach a maximum height of about 60 cm. During the jump, the person's body from the knees up typically rises a distance of around 50 cm. To keep the calculations simple and yet get a reasonable result, assume that the entire body rises this much during the jump. (b) Draw a free-body diagram of the person during the jump.
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