Pole-Vaulter Landing on a Padded Surface

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The discussion centers on calculating the average force exerted on a pole vaulter landing on padded surfaces after descending at a speed of 9.8 m/s. The key equation involved is F = mΔv/Δt, where Δv is the change in velocity and Δt is the time taken to stop, which is 0.40 seconds. A critical point raised is the necessity of knowing the pole vaulter's mass to determine the average force accurately. Without this information, the problem remains unsolvable as presented.

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Homework Statement


A pole vaulter vaults over the bar and falls onto thick padding. He lands with a speed of 9.8 m/s; the padding then brings him to a stop in a time of .40 seconds. What is the average force on his body due to the padding during this time interval? Express your answer as a fraction or multiple of his weight. Hint: The force due to padding is not the only force acting on the vaulter during the .40 second-interval.

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mdeltav=Fdeltat


The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea. IM trying to use mdeltav/t=P-mg but this isn't giving me any insight into the force. HOw do I approach this?
 
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You're on the right track. The problem is that we need to know the pole vaulter's mass to solve this problem, and we don't have that information. This problem cannot be solved as written.
 

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