Bungy Jumping: Max Elastic Potential Energy Explained

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The discussion clarifies the energy transformations involved in bungy jumping, specifically focusing on the transition from gravitational potential energy (PE) to elastic potential energy. When the jumper reaches the lowest point, kinetic energy (KE) is zero, while elastic potential energy is at its maximum due to the stretching of the bungy cord. Initially, gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the jumper falls, and subsequently, this kinetic energy is transformed into elastic potential energy as the cord stretches.

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Suppose a boy is playing bumgy jump. When he jumps out and reachs the lowest bottom (instanteous at rest), there is zero K.E.
At that time, there is max. elelastic potential energy in the string. Which energy is changed to it(max. elelastic potential energy) :confused: ?
 
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don't forget gravity

When the boy jumps he has zero KE but maximum gravitational PE (with respect to the ground). It's that gravitational PE which gets transformed into elastic PE.
 
Of course, the gravitationnal PE first turns into KE, which then turns into the elastic PE.
 

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