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Chapter 9 Problem 18CQ

Question

In the “Fosbury flop” method of high jumping, named for the track and field star Dick Fosbury, an athlete’s center of mass may pass under the bar while the athlete’s body passes over the bar. Explain how this is possible.

Solution

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We already know that the center of mass is a mathematical object and also of extreme importance.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

In the "Fosbury flop" method of high jumping, named for

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