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    In which sport is a competitor almost guaranteed to reach about 30 mph but unlikely to go much faster?

    Question #50344. Asked by gmackematix. (Aug 17 04 11:16 PM)


    skypilot024

    		How about 10 meter platform diving?

    Aug 20 04, 6:45 PM
    gmackematix

    		Yay, Skypilot, highboard diving it is!

    Those among you who have studied physics should know that the end velocity (v) of an object from rest under acceleration (a) and through a distance (s) is given by the formula v = sq rt (2as).
    Here a = 10m/s/s and s = 10 m.
    So v = sq rt (200) = 14 m/s approx.
    1 m/s = 3.6 km/hr and 1 km/hr = 5/8 mph (approx).
    14 x 3.6 x 5/8 = 30.5 mph. This is the speed at which 10m-divers enter the water.

    Aug 20 04, 7:10 PM

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