O 5.03 m/sO 2.53 m/sO 25.28 m/sO 12.64 m/s 6. If Michael Jordan has a vertical leap of 1.29 m, then what is his take off speed?

Given data: Vertical height (h) = 1.29 m Required: Take off speed (vi)

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