Question
A big rock falls from a height towards water below, and hits water at a speed of 12 m/s. Rock was at a height of 15 m before falling and weighs 65 kg.
a) What was the average force of air resistance (e.g., friction) acting on the rock?
b) What is the force of friction underwater if the rock reaches a depth of 2.5 m before stopping and there is a buoyant force of 650 N [upward] acting on the rock once underwater.
a) What was the average force of air resistance (e.g., friction) acting on the rock?
b) What is the force of friction underwater if the rock reaches a depth of 2.5 m before stopping and there is a buoyant force of 650 N [upward] acting on the rock once underwater.