2/19/2023 0 Comments Gravity lab jump![]() As a result your center of mass moves forward and away from your feet you feel you are about to lose your balance and fall over. When you bend over the mass of your head and torso moves forward. When you stand against the wall your center of mass is above your feet so you are balanced. Where this point is located determines whether you (or the solid item) is balanced or will fall over. Was it surprisingly difficult to accomplish some of these seemingly straightforward challenges?Įvery person (and every solid item) has a center of mass. How would this impact the location of your center of mass? How could this make specific jumps difficult? Think of how your mass distribution is different when bending over to hold your toes compared with standing up. Which one is easier, and why would this be the case? Hint: Observe how your center of mass (or your mass distribution) shifts when doing a regular jump forward or backward. Now try to jump, first forward then backward. Bend over to grab your toes, with your knees slightly bent. Extra: This challenge requires empty space behind and in front of you.Can you do it? Why would this be so hard? Now try to stand up, keeping your back vertical, hands on your thighs and feet on the ground. Extra: Sit in a chair without armrests and a straight back with your back straight up, feet flat on the ground and hands on your thighs.Can you lift your left foot without moving the right foot? Why would standing against a wall make such a big difference? ![]()
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