Don’t Jump Over a Moving Car, But Here’s How To Do It With Physics
You just never know when you might have to jump over a car that’s speeding straight towards you. Oh, and maybe that car is a McLaren sports car — you know, it could happen. Even more importantly, this could be part of a TV show called America’s Got Talent: Extreme.
Basically, the show is just like AGT but with extreme stunts. For this extreme event, Aaron Evans jumps over a speeding car (he actually does it three times). Check it out.
OK, now for a small complaint directed at AGT-Extreme. Hello people. I notice that you have MANY different camera angles of this stunt. You even have a drone view from above and an in-car view. That’s just super great. But in the end, all I want is the stationary camera in NORMAL speed showing the whole jump. I know it’s a lot to ask, but I’m only asking this once. Please think of all the physics teachers. Thanks. Oh, that drone shot would be useful too — but I’ve already asked for too much.
Now for an analysis. There are a couple of key physics principles to consider here, but let’s start…
