SOLUTION: At exactly the same time, Daisy and Damond both step off a diving platform 5 m high. Damond takes a running start, whereas Daisy just takes a step from a standing position. Neither
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Question 1043692: At exactly the same time, Daisy and Damond both step off a diving platform 5 m high. Damond takes a running start, whereas Daisy just takes a step from a standing position. Neither has any initial vertical velocity. Which of the following is true?
A. Damond and Daisy will reach the water at the same time.
B. Damond will reach the water first.
C. Daisy will reach the water first.
D. The person who has less mass will reach the water first.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At exactly the same time, Daisy and Damond both step off a diving platform 5 m high. Damond takes a running start, whereas Daisy just takes a step from a standing position. Neither has any initial vertical velocity. Which of the following is true?
A. Damond and Daisy will reach the water at the same time.
B. Damond will reach the water first.
C. Daisy will reach the water first.
D. The person who has less mass will reach the water first.
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Answer:: A
Comment: That is what Galileo demonstrated at the
Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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