(a) Explanation Given: Initial velocity ( u ) = 0 m / s Height ( h ) = 18 m Acceleration ( a ) = 9.8 m / s 2 Formula Used: Third equation of motion: v 2 − u 2 = 2 a s Where, v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration and s is the displacement. Calculations: Here, s = h v 2 = u 2 + 2 g h v 2 = 0 + 2 × 9.8 × 18 v = 2 × 9.8 × 18 v = 18.78 m / s The average deceleration of person after making contact with the safety net. Before making contact with safety net, person velocity is v = 18 (b) To determine Whether the net should be tightened or loosened for smaller deceleration.

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The average deceleration of person when she is jumping into firefighter’s safety net.

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To determine

Whether the net should be tightened or loosened for smaller deceleration.

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