Question: 7 . 5 . 1 4 . [ Level 2 ] The figures illustrate two scenarios that serve as extremely simplified models for human fall

7.5.14.[Level 2] The figures illustrate two scenarios that serve as extremely simplified models for human fall dynamics. In (a) we model the human as a rigid bar of length \( L \) and mass \( m \) that's pivoted at \( O \). This lets us approximate the fall as a rotation about the feet. In (b) we model the falling body as a rigid bar (mass \( m \) and length \( L \)) that's free to slide without friction along the ground. This lets us model a person slimnina mninn
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a. Calculate the velocity with which the end \( A \) of the rod, the person's "head," strikes the ground for each case.
b. What is the body's rotation rate just before impact?
7 . 5 . 1 4 . [ Level 2 ] The figures illustrate

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