Some physics of the high and long jump

Authors

  • Otaviano Helene Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Física

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.11.01.03

Keywords:

High jump, Long jump, Speed, Energy, Angular momentum.

Abstract

In this paper we show a simple model developed to describe the high and long jump. The model is based on the maximum energy an athlete can produce using single leg. Conservation of angular momentum is used to explain why an athlete should run horizontally before the vertical jump. The obtained results agree with observations.

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Published

2018-04-23

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2014): Especial Ciências das Atividades Físicas

Section

Revisão

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How to Cite

Helene, O. (2018). Some physics of the high and long jump. Revista Da Biologia, 11(1), 12-18. https://doi.org/10.7594/revbio.11.01.03