Is there a relationship between acceleration and jump height

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between acceleration and jump height, specifically focusing on the acceleration of the body and head during a jump. The context involves a specific example of a boy's jump characteristics based on his height and weight.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the concept of acceleration related to jumping, questioning the definitions of head and body acceleration. There is an inquiry into the forces affecting acceleration and their connection to jump height.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking clarification on the original question and others attempting to connect physical principles to the problem. There is no explicit consensus, but various interpretations and lines of reasoning are being explored.

Contextual Notes

Participants are grappling with the definitions of acceleration types and their relevance to jump height, indicating a need for clearer terminology and understanding of the underlying physics principles.

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Homework Statement


Is there a relationship between head acceleration and jump height say for a 5 foot 2 inches boy weighing 120 lb?

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I think there is a relationship between body acceleration into the floor before jumping, but wondering if there is one for head acceleration. Faster body acceleration getting off the floor into the jump means you will be in the air longer, I believe.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you
 
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I don't follow the question. Can you explain a little more clearly. What is head acceleration? body acceleration? faster body acceleration?
 
Think of it this way: What are the forces affecting acceleration? And what are they liked to?
 
Tony H said:
I think there is a relationship between body acceleration into the floor before jumping, but wondering if there is one for head acceleration. Faster body acceleration getting off the floor into the jump means you will be in the air longer, I believe.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you
What conservation law can you connect with the height of the jump?
 

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