In the standing broad jump, one squats and then pushesoff with the legs to see how far one can jump. Suppose theextension of the legs from the crouch position is 0.600 m andthe acceleration achieved from this position is 1.25 times theacceleration due to gravity, g . How far can they jump? Stateyour assumptions. (Increased range can be achieved byswinging the arms in the direction of the jump.)

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In the standing broad jump, one squats and then pushes
off with the legs to see how far one can jump. Suppose the
extension of the legs from the crouch position is 0.600 m and
the acceleration achieved from this position is 1.25 times the
acceleration due to gravity, g . How far can they jump? State
your assumptions. (Increased range can be achieved by
swinging the arms in the direction of the jump.)

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