Stage: 5 Challenge Level: 
Why do this
problem?
It requires clear thinking about the principles involved to decide what effect the change of gravity will have on the motion.
Key question
What can you say about the velocity of the pole vaulter when he is at the highest point of his vault?
It requires clear thinking about the principles involved to decide what effect the change of gravity will have on the motion.
Key question
What can you say about the velocity of the pole vaulter when he is at the highest point of his vault?
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