AP Physics C: Mechanics
2.5 Newton’s Second Law
2.1 Systems and Center of Mass
An athlete executes a high jump over a horizontal crossbar. During free flight, the only external force acting on the athlete is gravity, and air resistance is negligible. To clear the bar, the athlete dynamically arches their body so that their torso's vertical displacement relative to their center of mass reaches a maximum at the peak of the jump. Which of the following correctly describes the qualitative shapes of the trajectory curves, \(y(x)\), and compares the magnitudes of their curvatures at the apex for the athlete's center of mass and torso?
Similar Questions
Tools for a 5
AP aligned mock tests to help you get a 5.
With grading, adaptive explanations, and more.
Find a Quiz
Find, solve, and grade every AP FRQ ever.
Find an FRQ
Stuck on AP Physics C: Mechanics? Get unstuck with an AP specialist.1 to 1 tutors who know the exam inside out. Understand weeks of material in a single session.Find a Tutor
Learn AP Physics from scratch, quickly. This is the only course you'll need for the year.
A self-paced course with everything you need to get a 5. Trusted by over 15,000 students and 200+ schools. Learn fast, or we'll refund your purchase, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Explore the Course