Sam (80 kg) and John (64 kg) are competing in the gymnastics competition. They both jump upwards from the same trampoline with the same force. Calculate the maximum height achieved by Sam if they both have equal potential energy at their respective highest points. Take g = 10 $m s^{- 2}$

4.5 m

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3.5 m

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3 m

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4 m

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The correct option is D 4 m

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Sam (80 kg) and John (64 kg) are competing in the gymnastics competition. They both jump upwards from the same trampoline with the same force. Calculate the maximum height achieved by Sam if they both have equal potential energy at their respective highest points. Take g = 10 ms−2

The correct option is D 4 m

Sam (80 kg) and John (64 kg) are competing in the gymnastics competition. They both jump upwards from the same trampoline with the same force. Calculate the maximum height achieved by Sam if they both have equal potential energy at their respective highest points. Take g = 10 $m s^{- 2}$