Velocity & Acceleration - Worst Case Scenarios

Velocity & Acceleration - Worst Case Scenarios

Would you survive?

Scenario 1

You're escaping from a major heist and your getaway vehicle breaks down on top of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Both sides of the highway are blocked by police cars. Your only option is to jump!

Multiple Choice

When jumping from a bridge or cliff into a river, which of the following is the most important thing to note before you jump?

• Height above the water

• Depth of the water

• Location of jump

• Type of water

Multiple Choice

You're attempting to plan where to jump from. Which of the following locations would be safest?

• The middle of the bridge

• Near one of the support beams of the bridge

• The ends of the bridge (close to the shore)

Time to Leap!

You and your comrades take the jump into the Hudson River, in your backpacks all of the jewelry and goods you've heisted.

Now, you have to make sure you jump safely!

Multiple Choice

When jumping from a large vertical position, you should jump ____ first.

• head

• chest

• feet

• hands

Multiple Select

As you jump, which of the following should you remain aware of?

• My body should be vertical

• My body should be horizontal

• My feet should be together

• My feet should be spread apart

Multiple Select

Which of the following should you do as soon as you hit the water?

• Begin swimming downwards

• Begin swimming upwards

• Spread your legs and arms wide

• Keep your arms and legs against your body

Multiple Choice

When done correctly, a person can survive a jump up to a height of...

• 100 meters

• 50 meters

• 1,000 meters

• 10,000 meters

Physics Review

What about this scenario has to do with physics and the natural world?

See if you can identity the physics terminology in the following questions!b

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What physical measurement do you think best determines how safe it is to jump from a bridge into the river?

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What state of motion does your body undergo when you jump from a high distance above the Earth's surface?

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What physical property explains why it is dangerous to jump from a high distance into a body of water?