Sally Suehappy's Bungee Jump
Case Facts:
On the evening of March 8, 1999, Sally Suehappy was brought to the hospital with a possible
concussion from hitting the ground after a bad Bungee Jump. She is suing the Happy-Go-Lucky
Carnival for damages. Mrs. Suehappy signed an agreement at the Carnival stating that she weighed
less than 80 kg, the carnival's limit. You are a forensic expert, and have been asked to testify
in regards to your findings. Use the following information and the Bungee Jumping Model to decide
how you will testify:
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Jump Platform was believed to be
73 meters high
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Suehappy claimed to be
79 kilograms
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Suehappy actually weighs
80 kilograms
The lawyers will ask you these questions:
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Is the platform actually 73 m?
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If the woman was actually 79 kg and she had not been mistaken about her weight, would the jump
be safe?
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Who do you think should be help accountable for Suehappy's unsuccessful bungee jump?
(Note: You will only need to change the platform height and mass in the model)