Max Tension in Rope Supporting Bungie Jumper

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The maximum tension in the rope supporting a 75 kg bungie jumper can be analyzed using Newton's second law, specifically the equation Fnet = ma. At the lowest point of the jump, the tension in the rope increases significantly due to the sudden deceleration of the jumper. The jumper's mass and the gravitational force acting on them are critical factors in determining this tension, which is influenced by the extent of the rope's stretch during the jump.

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Homework Statement


Find the maximum Tension in the rope that supports the bungie jumper.
mass of the jumper is 75kg. neglet air resistance.


Homework Equations



would it be Fnet = ma
Fgravity - F Tension = ma


The Attempt at a Solution



I am not sure how to approach this.
i know that when the jumper reaches the bottom. the rope flicks and for a moment it gains quite a bit of tension i believe? how would you approach this problem?
is it possible to find out ?
 
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No, it's not possible to find out without more information. Think about it this way: if you jump down from somewhere really high up, you stretch the bungie farther, so it exerts a greater force.
 

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