Trampolines are frequently set outdoors. When it rains or snows, the outdoor trampolines get wet, and it becomes a treat for both children and adults to jump on them. Well, why wouldn’t it be? After all, you can jump higher on a wet trampoline! But why are trampolines bouncier when wet?
There are several theories behind it, and we’ll tell you all about them in this article. We’ll also tell you the risks of jumping on a wet trampoline. Read more to find out.
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Why Do I Bounce Higher on a Wet Trampoline?
Trampolines look tempting when wet. If you’ve come back from a swim and now want to hop off to the trampoline, it sounds like a party! Moreover, many people assume that wet trampolines make you jump higher, so it sounds more fun to them.
But what exactly are the reasons behind this greater elevation? Although nobody has done scientific experiments yet to find the cause behind this phenomenon, there have been many assumptions that seem to make sense.
The most common theory is that when we’re jumping, the water from the trampoline mat evaporates. Since water is a cooler substance, it absorbs a lot of heat from the highly thermal conductive mat. As a result, the mat becomes cooler. Now, this decrease in temperature also decreases the temperature of the springs.
Cooler springs like to resist elasticity, and their deformation characteristics are decreased. Hence, the springs give higher rebounds to return to their original form and elasticity. A direct product of these rebounds is us jumping off in the air at higher heights.
Another explanation for these bouncier mats is that if there is much water on the trampoline, it will weigh down the mat. Then when we jump on it, the springs give back greater force to us, following Newton’s third law of motion. Therefore, we feel heavier pressure sending us up in the air.
Although none of these explanations were scientifically proven, they are likely to be true since they all make sense. Maybe you could design an experiment yourself to test these theories out!
Is Jumping on A Wet Trampoline Safe?
No matter how fun a wet trampoline looks, the dangers of jumping on it are a lot. It is not safe for children. Adults need to be very careful as well. Because wet trampolines tend to be very slippery, no matter which angle you jump at, you’ll fall at an inclined angle which is very dangerous.
Moreover, the risks of getting thrown out of the mat are also very high. That’s why it is best to set up a safety net around the trampoline. Try to jump on it when it’s dry. If rain and snow make it wet, use dry clothes to clean the moisture and then use the space.
You should take all safety measures to avoid an accident on a trampoline.
Final Words
Trampolines are an extremely fun time pass activity, whether with friends or alone. Especially when it’s wet, there seems to be a notion that we can jump higher. So, why are trampolines bouncier when wet? In this article, we told you it’s due to the springs getting colder.
Now, you know why you can jump a foot higher on a wet trampoline and avoid the risks easily!
Last Updated on September 5, 2022
