Draw FBD for Inuit Hunter in Blanket Toss of 700N

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The discussion focuses on drawing a free-body diagram (FBD) for an Inuit hunter weighing 700 N during a blanket toss. The hunter performs a jump, similar to a trampoline, and at the peak of the jump, the FBD must illustrate the forces acting on the hunter. The primary force is the weight of the hunter acting downward at 700 N, with no additional forces mentioned in the context of the question.

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Homework Statement


The blanket toss is a centuries-old hunting technique that the Inuit used to find herds of caribou. During the toss, several people would hold a hide taut while the hunter would jump up and down, much like on a trampoline. At the top of the jump, the hunter would rotate 360 degrees looking for the herd. Draw a free-body diagram for a hunter of weight 700 N [down] while at the maximum jump height.


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I don't think an equation is necessary for this question.

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This is what I think is the answer.

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Is this correct?
 
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You are correct.