When does a bungee jumper's maximum velocity occur?

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Start date Oct 27, 2005

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A bungee jumper reaches maximum velocity when the upward force from the stretched bungee cord equals the downward force of gravity. Prior to this point, the jumper experiences positive acceleration due to gravity. Once these forces balance, the jumper stops accelerating and maintains a constant velocity. This understanding aligns with the principles of physics regarding forces and motion. Therefore, the maximum velocity occurs at the moment of force equilibrium.

Oct 27, 2005

Atomos

A bungee jumper jumps from a bridge, and I havr to determine where his maximum velocity occures. I reckon it occures at the instant the the bungee cord is stretched such that the force pulling up equals the force of gravity pulling down on the jumper, becuase up until then, accleration has been positive. Am I correct?

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Oct 27, 2005

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This is making sense to me.

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