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Originally Posted by Dakota
That is simple physics. A given force from the push off the plate is divided between the vertical and horizontal components. The vertical component, which causes the leap, will reduce what is left for the horizontal component, thereby reducing the drive toward the plate.
This ignores the friction from dragging the foot that is not present during the leap itself.
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interesting, But wouldn't that same force by applied in the opposite direction when the 'leap' is going back down? you know that ole 32' per sec squared thingy.
(and the drag dealio makes alot of sense)
Tue Jun 08, 2010, 01:26pm
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