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When jumping from a significant height, why is it advantageous to land with your lanees bent?
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Impulse is the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time. It is given by the formula: \[Impulse = Force \times Time\] or equivalently, \[Change \, in \, Momentum = Force \times Time\] Show more…
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