Question

7 Fig. below shows a person bungee-jumping from a bridge. The person is attached to a
long elastic rope and is at rest.
strong fixed point
rope
jumper
river
In 1.5s the jumper attains a velocity of 10.5 m/s. Calculate the acceleration during this
time.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Initial velocity u= 0 m/s

final velocity v = 10.5 m/s

time = 1.5s

Now

v = u +at

10.5= 0 + a×1.5

a = 10.5/1.5

a = 7 m/s^2