A diver with a mass of 110 kg on a high board 10.0m above the water’s surface dives off the board into the pool and continues straight downwards underwater for 2.0m until she is eventually brought to a halt by the water. What is the average force the water exerts on the swimmer as it slows her down?

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A diver with a mass of 110 kg on a high board 10.0m above the water’s surface dives off the board into the pool and continues straight downwards underwater for 2.0m until she is eventually brought to a halt by the water. What is the average force the water exerts on the swimmer as it slows her down?

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