Does jumping in a falling elevator work

The elevator shaft traps air much like a giant air bag, which would soften the blow.Yes, jumping at the right time really can save you in a falling elevator!At this crucial moment, just before it hits the ground, the elevator is falling with a certain elevator speed.Support debunked and be one of the first 200 people to sign up with this link to get 20% off your subscription with brilliant.org!The safety breaks are mechanical so that they work even if power is out or no one is around.You jump at just the right moment, and lift off just as the elevator hits the floor.

The best way to survive a falling lift is to lay flat on the elevator floor with your arms and legs spread out in a starfish shape.Making gravy without the lumps:Once the elevator is falling more than half as fast as the speed you get by jumping from rest, jumping reduces your energy, and will soften the fall.The jumping power of a human being cannot cancel out the falling velocity of the elevator.If there is no elevator, the human can't do anything (except drop his shoes, perhaps.)