Question

A 75.0 kg diver falls from rest into a swimming pool from a height of 5.10 m. It takes 1.34 s for the diver to stop after entering the water. Find the magnitude of the average force exerted on the diver during that time.

Answer 1

559.5 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying,

v² = u²+2gs............. Equation 1

Where v = final velocity,

From the question,

Given: s = 5.10 m, u = 0 m/s ( from rest)

Constant: 9.8 m/s²

Therefore,

v² = 0²+2×9.8×5.1

v² = 99.96

v = √(99.96)

v = 9.99 m/s

As the diver eneters the water,

u = 9.99 m/s, v = 0 m/s

Given: t = 1.34 s

Apply

a = (v-u)/t

a = 9.99/1.34

a = -7.46 m/s²

F = ma.............. Equation 2

Where F = force, m = mass

Given: m = 75 kg, a = -7.46 m/s²,

F = 75(-7.46)

F = -559.5 N

Hence the average force exerted on the diver is 559.5 N