IMSO 2008 Science International - Theory II Question 6
IMSO Science · IMSO 2008 Science International - Theory II
In bungee jumping, which component of the equipment absorbs energy?
The helmet has great air resistance, so it produces great friction.
The jacket is very light and produces an Archimedes upward force in air.
The cord behaves like a spring and stores potential energy.
The safety harness must be set so that it slows down the jumper.
The shoes behave like a spring so that the jumper’s feet remain clean.