Discuss the various energy conversions that occur when a person performs a pole vault. Include as many conversions as you can, and consider times before, during, and after the actual vault itself
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The jumper's initial kinetic energy is largely converted to a compressional, spring-like potential energy as the pole bends. The pole straightens out, converting its potential energy into gravitational potential energy. As the jumper falls, the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, and finally, the kinetic energy is converted to compressional potential energy as the cushioning pad on the ground is compressed.
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