Homework Help: Physics -energy

Posted by Nate on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7:06pm.

A 80 kg diver steps off a 10 m tower and drops from rest straight down into the water. If he comes to rest 5.0 m beneath the surface, determine the average resistance force exerted on him by the water.

Physics -energy - bobpursley, Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7:14pm
mg(10+5)=avgForce*5

Potential energy lost= workdone to water

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