AP Physics 1
3.4 Conservation of Energy
3.3 Potential Energy
3.2 Work
3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy
The maximum energy a bone can absorb without breaking is surprisingly small. Experimental data show that a leg bone of a healthy, \(80\,\text{kg}\) human can absorb about \(240\,\text{J}\). From what maximum height could an \(80\,\text{kg}\) person jump and land rigidly upright on both feet without breaking their legs? Assume that all energy is absorbed by the leg bones in a rigid landing. Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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