In a lab, we were asked to consider the motion of a long jumper in terms of x- and y- velocities. We were asked, "Which is most important?" I had a difficult time answering this question because according to my coaches, both velocities are important in getting the farthest distance. Vx is obviously important since the point of the event is to travel in the x-plane, but Vy is equally important because Vy affects the time a projectile remains in the air, and the long jumper also wants to remain in the air for as long as possible.
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| Long Jumpers Unite (no triple jumpers allowed) (my action shots weren't loading for some reason) |
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| Mr. Big Vy (and Vx): Mike Powell |
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