A circus roustabout is attaching the circus tent to the top of the main support post of length L when the post suddenly breaks at the base. The worker's weight is negligible relative to that of the uniform post. What is the speed with which the roustabout reaches the ground if
(a) He jumps at the instant he hears the post crack or
(b) If he clings to the post and rides to the ground with it?
(c) Which is the safest course of action for the roustabout?

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