In a maximum vertical jump test, a 65kg student jumps 60cm, whereas an 78kg stud

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In a maximum vertical jump test, a 65kg student jumps 60cm, whereas an 78kg student jumps 45cm. Assuming both jumps took the same time, which jumper was more powerful? In a maximum vertical jump test, a 65kg student jumps 60cm, whereas an 78kg student jumps 45cm. Assuming both jumps took the same time, which jumper was more powerful? In a maximum vertical jump test, a 65kg student jumps 60cm, whereas an 78kg student jumps 45cm. Assuming both jumps took the same time, which jumper was more powerful?

Explanation / Answer

According to the question we need to find the work.

W= mgh = 65 kg * 0.60 m * 9.8 = 382.2 Joule

W(1) = mgh = 78 kg * 0.45 m * 9.8 = 343.98

W > W(1) ======First jumper was powerful ================ANSWER)

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