The math behind Michael Jordan's legendary hang time

Multiple Choice

As soon as you (or Michael Jordan) jump into the air, what force is immediately pulling you back to the surface of the earth?

• Friction

• Tension

• Normal

• Gravity

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum human hang time for jumping from a flat surface on earth?

• 9.8 s

• 0.53 s

• 8.2 s

• 1.0 s

Multiple Choice

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

• 9.8 m/s $$^2$$

• 1.0 m/s $$^2$$

• .92 m/s $$^2$$

• 8.81 m/s $$^2$$

Multiple Choice

If Michael Jordan were to play a game on our moon and start a dunk from half court, how long might his hang time be? (did you watch the video?)

• 5.57 s

• 6.28 s

• 24.92 s

• 0.41 s

Multiple Choice

At an away game on Jupitor, Michael's hang time would be much shorter than when on Earth. This is due to _________.

• Jupitor has more moons.

• Jupitor has a value of gravity more than Earth.

• Jupitor has a value of gravity less than Earth.

• He probably forgot to pack his Air Jordan's.