A swimming area in a rotating space habitat is located in a region of 1/4 g. If a diver can jump 1 m high in a 1-g region, how high can the same diver jump in the swimming area?
A)1 m
B)2 m
C)4 m
D)16 m
E)more than 16 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a lower gravity environment, the height an object (or person) can jump increases inversely with the decrease in gravity. If the gravity is 1/4th as strong, the diver can jump 4 times as high, making the correct answer 4 meters.

A Swimming Area in a Rotating Space Habitat Is Located