What is the resulting G Force experienced when a person hits the water after diving off a 3 meter diving board?
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To determine the resulting G-force experienced when a person hits the water after diving off a 3-meter diving board, we need to consider the formula for calculating G-forces.
G-force, or acceleration due to gravity, can be calculated using the formula:
G-force (g) = acceleration (a) / 9.8 m/s²
In this case, we need to find the acceleration experienced by the person when hitting the water. To do this, we can use the equation of motion:
v² = u² + 2as
where:
v = final velocity (0 m/s, as the person comes to a stop)
u = initial velocity (0 m/s, as the person begins the dive)
a = acceleration
s = distance traveled
Given that the person dives off a 3-meter diving board, the distance traveled (s) would be equal to 3 meters. We can rearrange the equation to solve for acceleration (a):
a = (v² - u²) / 2s
Since the initial velocity (u) and final velocity (v) are both 0 m/s, the equation simplifies to:
a = -u² / 2s
Now, we can calculate the acceleration (a):
a = -0² / (2 * 3) = 0 m/s²
The resulting acceleration is 0 m/s², meaning there is no acceleration and therefore no G-force experienced when hitting the water after diving off a 3-meter diving board.