Question

consider what you have learned about forces in this reading. in the following space, explain how a safety net can keep acrobats from breaking their bones.

Explanation:

When an acrobat falls, the safety net deforms upon impact. This increases the time of impact according to the impulse - momentum theorem ($J = F\Delta t=\Delta p$). With a longer impact time $\Delta t$, for a given change in momentum $\Delta p$, the force $F$ exerted on the acrobat is reduced. A smaller force means less risk of bone - breaking injuries.

Answer:

The safety net increases the impact time, reducing the force on the acrobat and preventing bone - breaking injuries.