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Chapter 13 -- Elasticity

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<strong>Chapter</strong> <strong>13</strong>. <strong>Elasticity</strong><br />

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BUNGEE jumping<br />

utilizes a long elastic<br />

strap which stretches<br />

until it reaches a<br />

maximum length that<br />

is proportional to the<br />

weight of the jumper.<br />

The elasticity of the<br />

strap determines the<br />

amplitude of the<br />

resulting vibrations. If<br />

the elastic limit for<br />

the strap is<br />

exceeded, the rope<br />

will break.

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