an. A diver of mass m drops from a board 8.00 m above the water's surface, as shown in the figure. Neglect air resistance. (a) Use conservation of mechanical energy to find his speed 4.00 m above the water's surface. m/s (b) Find his speed as he hits the water. m/s

an. A diver of mass m drops from a board 8.00 m above the water's surface, as shown in the figure. Neglect air resistance. (a) Use conservation of mechanical energy to find his speed 4.00 m above the water's surface. m/s (b) Find his speed as he hits the water. m/s

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An. A diver of mass m drops from a board 8.00
m above the water's surface, as shown in the figure. Neglect air resistance.
(a) Use conservation of mechanical energy to find his speed 4.00 m above the water's surface.
m/s
(b) Find his speed as he hits the water.
m/s

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