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    Physics in vertical jump and basball hit

    The jump time is from lift off and using the mass center
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    Physics in vertical jump and basball hit

    For the friction what other data do I need? The mass of the ball is 5 oz The height of the jump is 6 feet. It is from a movie and I'm trying to prove it is not realistic I don't know what restitution is.
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    Physics in vertical jump and basball hit

    Homework Statement Okay so these are from movies. I am trying to prove them right or wrong using physics. how can I figure out the pounds of force of a vertical jump when I have the: height of the jump = 6 feet Time to reach top = .797 sec Mass of person = 100lbs 2. How can I figure out this...