Option A - Acceleration of a Bungy Jump

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Veritasium
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Classroom Material
Subjects
Science
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Option A - Acceleration of a Bungy Jump

Right after leaving the platform, the only significant force acting on the bungy jumper is his weight. This causes him to speed up from rest. His speed increases every second by nearly 10 m/s. This is not the maximum acceleration experienced by a bungy jumper, however.

Author
Dr. Derek Muller
Publisher
Veritasium

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