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   From: kymhorsell@gmail.com   
      
   In alt.astronomy R Kym Horsell  wrote:   
   > In alt.astronomy bertietaylor  wrote:   
   >> Kualinar wrote:   
   ...   
   >>>> They could easily jump 10 feet on the Moon...   
   >>> ....when jumping in a pressurized gymnasium where they don't need to wear   
   >>> a heavy and stiff space suit.   
   > ...   
   > It's a matter of speculation how  an astronaut in a moon suit on   
   > earth could jump.   
   > But I find it hard to believe an ~100 lb man with 2 people on their back   
   > can jump very high. My mental model is "finding it hard to stand up   
   > let alone jump".   
      
   Another mental model.   
   A weightlifter can usually squat lift 1.5 to 2 times their body weight.   
   There should be a rule the lift doesnt count until you jump 2 ft in   
   the air as you come up.   
      
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