Question

Explain how a circus net prevents trapeze artists from injuring themselves even after falling from a large height.

Answer 1

Circus nets are carefully designed in a way so that they absorb impact and shock on the human body upon a fall, minimizing the risk of harm and injury. A circus net comprises of various ropes tied to different points of support. Upon impact of a trapeze artist landing from a great height, the ropes flex and distribute the weight, enabling a steady and low impact landing. In this way risk and harm to trapeze artists is minimized.