The Mat of a Trampoline Is Held by 32 Springs

question 30

Short Answer

The mat of a trampoline is held by 32 springs, each having a spring constant of 5 000 N/m. A person with a mass of 40.0 kg jumps from a platform 1.93 m high onto the trampoline. Determine the stretch of each of the springs.

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Definitions:

Bronchi

The main passageways into the lungs, which branch from the trachea and further divide into smaller airways called bronchioles.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, critical for the survival of aerobic organisms as it is essential for energy production in respiration and is a component of water.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst, as well as emotional and hormonal responses.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.