2007-02-19 09:09:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
100mph after 3 dk
2007-02-19 22:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring drag, the acceleration due to gravity is 32 feet per second squared (A=-32t^2) - the negative sign indication a downward direction. Mass does not affect speed. If you want to see that this is true, take two objects that are of obviously different weights( but both should be about the same size and shape), hold them at the same height, and drop them at the same time. You will see that they hit the ground at the same time. However, friction (drag) will affect the speed. Additionally, at some point the diver will reach "terminal velocity" which is the fastest speed they can obtain.
2007-02-20 06:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by dwobbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on mass and drag. If the diver is in an aerodynamic form, he/she will reach 100mph after 3 seconds. In a more wind resistant stance (normal freefall position), the speed will be closer to 60mph. The weight of the diver will vary the speed somewhat.
2007-02-19 17:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋