The amount of linear kinetic energy that a trampolist has at the instant they leave the surface of the trampoline net is greater than the gravitational potential energy at the highest point of the jump.

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The linear kinetic energy that the trampolinist has when they leave the bouncing surface of the trampoline (i.e. the net) is equal to the gravitational potential energy at the highest point of the jump (i.e. at the top of flight).

The Amount of Linear Kinetic Energy That a Trampolist Has