Answer:
0.26 m
Explanation:
θ = Angle at which the jumper launched
g = Acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
R = Range = 8.95 m
v = Velocity of the jumper = 9.5 m/s
Range of projectile
[tex]R=\frac {v^{2}\sin 2\theta}{g}[/tex]
When, θ = 45° maximum range is obtained
sin(2×45) = sin90 = 1
Maximum range
[tex]R_m=\frac{v^2}{g}\\\Rightarrow R_m=\frac{9.5^2}{9.8}\\\Rightarrow R_m=9.21\ m[/tex]
So, Mike Powell jumped 9.21-8.95 = 0.26 m less than the maximum range if launched at the same speed.