What is the effective spring constant and velocity of a bungee jumper?

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The discussion centers on calculating the effective spring constant and velocity of a bungee jumper. An 80 kg man jumps from a bridge, falling 50 m before rebounding 30 m past the rope's equilibrium point. The effective spring constant is calculated using the formula k = F/x, resulting in approximately 26.1 N/m. For the velocity at the equilibrium point on the ascent, the user expresses uncertainty, noting that the forces acting on the jumper change during the fall and rebound. Energy considerations are suggested as a potential approach to solving for the velocity.
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A man of mass 80,0 kg jumps out from a bridge, with a lightweight rubber rope attached to his feet. He falls 50.0 m before turning around and coming back up, which is 30,0 m further than the equilibrium point of the rubber band (without man), which we take to be like a spring when stretched (but not when squeezed; no spring force on the man until he has passed the equilibrium point.)
a) What is the effective spring constant of the rope?
b) How fast is the man going when passing the equilibrium point on his way up again?

I tried finding the spring constant like this, but I'm not sure if it's right..:
m = 80,0 kg
x = 30,0 m
F = mg
= 80,0 kg * 9,81 m/s^2
= 784 N
F = kx
k = F/x
= 784 N/30 m
= 26,1

I have no idea where to even start at problem b)..
 
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The force at the bottom is more than 784 N - the man is slowed down and then accelerated upwards there.
What about the energy?
 
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