While walking on a trampoline, do you feel more pressure when you stand still or jump up and down? Why does pressure change with movement?

Jumping exerts more pressure than standing still because pressure depends on force and area. When jumping, the force increases due to acceleration and impact upon landing. This momentarily increases pressure on the trampoline, causing greater deformation. Standing still distributes body weight evenly, exerting less pressure compared to the impact during a jump.

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