Object dropped on trampoline - Acceleration

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When an object is dropped onto a trampoline, it causes the trampoline to expand upon impact. The discussion centers on whether the acceleration becomes negative after the trampoline expands. It is suggested that the acceleration should be considered negative due to the downward direction of the object's motion. The need for showing effort in problem-solving is emphasized, indicating that participants should engage more deeply with the physics concepts involved. Understanding the dynamics of the trampoline's expansion and the object's motion is crucial for accurately determining acceleration.
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For example, if given a question that has an object dropped onto a trampoline, the object will expand the trampoline when it hits it, would the acceleration be negative after the trampoline expands for example 1 meter?

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Well, I think that if the trampoline expands, the acceleration should be negative because your direction is negative.
 

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