i want complete scientific answer if that possible
2006-12-30 02:43:32 · 17 answers · asked by zaagy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Well, who's says you couldn't?
Here are the issues, in terms of physical problems.
1) If you jump off a boat, whether you survive hitting the water without injury depends upon the height from which you lept. Small boat, no problem. Cruise ship or like, and you will be lucky to not break anything on impact, let alone remain conscious.
2) Is there time to remove some or all of your clothing? Normal clothes absorb tremendous amounts of water, rapidly increase 5-10 times in weight, making it harder to swim and stay afloat. If you had time to strip down, that would help, unless you happen to be facing number three on the list.
3) Water temperature and environmental conditions matter a LOT. Even a water temp of 70 degrees would suck energy and warmth from your body, and gradually weaken a person. IF you have clothing on to protect against this, then you are back to dealing with the issue in number 2, otherwise, one's ability to swim is rather rapidly degrading by losing energy to the environment. In addition, the sea state (wave height and frequency) has a major affect, as most swimmers are not accomplished at swimming in heavy seas. Even light chop with waves of 1-2 feet really hampers ones ability to tread water, let alone cover ground swimming.
4) Distance from shore or help is the biggest issue, because it becomes rapidly difficult to swim long distances, or even tread water for hours. If there is help nearby, or able to get to the scene of a sinking with one hour or less, the likelihood of survivors being able to swim or remain afloat is much higher than if it takes more than an hour for their to be a response. In addition, swimming may take you away from the wreck, which is the most likely place for any rescue efforts to begin.
All of these issues come to play, and while it might be possible to easily swim away from a small boat that has sunk in totally calm seas down in the Carribbean when one was already in a swimsuit, it is far harder to swim away from a cruise ship, sinking in the middle of the Atlantic, after attending a formal dinner aboard ship.
2006-12-30 03:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen several answers dealing with the suction of the boat pulling you down. Supposedly, that's a fact, I can't say for sure. But, something else to consider, if the ship is sinking, there will be air trapped inside, that will be leaking out at a pretty good rate. If there is enough air coming to the surface, it makes the water thinner, so to speak, and not bouyant enough to support you for swimming. I think that may be what people refer to as being pulled down by the ship.
2006-12-30 10:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who said that you can't survive?
There isn't a 100% guarantee that you cannot survive swimming away from a sinking ship.
However, the fact that makes survival difficult is the suction.
As the ship fills with water, it creates a "vacuum", so to speak, that "sucks you up".
This is as much as I know.
Sorry for the lack of scientific data.
2006-12-30 10:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by SINDY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It possible to survive by swimming,but it depend on your swimming skills, distance from land, and the weather. A lifesaver greatly increase your chances but without one, you likely to run out of breath and die drowning unless you have strong lungs. Distance is also important because since you have no supplies like water and food, you might not have enough time to swim, but the closer, the better chance of a nearby ship or survive.Weather is important because of winds, snow, and many other factors can kill you.Also, the creatures below the sea can find you and kill you.
2006-12-30 10:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by nvnissay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, so say you were able to survive the sinking ship, and were able to get away from the suction, and now your swimming. If you don't have anything to aid you to float while swimming, you will get tired and cold. if you get tired enough, you may just stop swimming. Also, depending on your the location, the water is usually very cold, and it will be difficult to maintain body temperature.
2006-12-30 10:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by sm177y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the suction of the ship in the water, pulls you down with the ship. Say I have a little boat in the pool. I put some figurines around it. Say I put my hand over the miniature boat and push it under. The figurines go to because of the suction
2006-12-30 10:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suction from the ship
dehydration, sunstroke, etc.
jellyfish, sharks, etc.
cold, hypothermia
food and fresh water (water being the main thing)
If it were simply a matter of treading water, I could survive for a long time. There are so many other variables in the real world.
2006-12-30 10:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation - are we talking smaller wooden vessel in the Carribean off the shore of an island or a huge ocean liner in the north Atlantic?
One you could, the other you couldn't (hypothermia would be the first reason).
2006-12-30 10:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by UNITool 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sinking ship pulls us down by its force of drowning. if the ship's weight is more,then chances of survival is less. you can compare it with the sinking of a small boat. it wont pull us.
2006-12-30 12:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by sonu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ship will pull you down with the toilet effect, is this scientific enough for ya.
2006-12-30 10:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋