THE PROBLEM/QUESTION: Many people have jumped numerous times throughout the course of their athletic careers. Many students jump for joy at the completion of the problem. Many teachers jump for joy at the completion of their students’ terms. The fact is that jumping is a part of our lives. Physics, too, is a part of our lives. Physics is a part of jumping as well. This website aims to educate students in the physics involved in this common activity, and to hopefully give that student a better appreciation for the rules that govern this world (taking a secular approach here).
WHAT TO DO?
1.) Read my interpretation of the article “Physics and the Vertical Jump” by clicking on the hyperlink to the LEFT of the jumping man above. Internalize the information. Love it.
2.) Read my colleague’s response to my e-mail by clicking on the hyperlink to the RIGHT of the jumping man. Laugh at his ignorance.
3.) Take THIS SURVEY to let me know whose response was more logically sound (should NOT be a difficult choice).
4.) When done, reward yourself with this picture of Mr. Young’s former self!
