Final answer:
To calculate the average force exerted by a sumo wrestler's leg muscles, we need additional information such as the mass of the wrestler and the duration of the push. The force could be calculated using the equation F = ma, where 'F' is the force, 'm' is the mass, and 'a' is the acceleration, but crucial data is missing.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked how to find the average force exerted by the legs of a sumo wrestler using a trampoline. This problem involves understanding the concepts of physics, specifically Newton's laws of motion and the force applied by a spring (the trampoline). The question requires the application of the equation F = ma, where F is the force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.
Unfortunately, there is not enough information provided to directly calculate the average force. We would need to know the duration of the push, the mass of the sumo wrestler, and the total distance covered from the point of pushing from the trampoline to the highest point in the air. Assuming the problem is similar to example 18, where a 45.0-kg gymnast is accelerated straight up at 7.50 m/s², and relating it to the sumo wrestler's situation, we would use the formula F = ma + mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity. The weight of the sumo wrestler and the given acceleration (which is missing in the question) are required for average force calculation.