Analyzing Velocity as a Function of Depth Underwater

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To analyze the velocity of a diver as a function of depth underwater, the equation of motion is given by F = -mg + cv^2, where c represents a frictional constant. The user successfully integrates to find velocity as a function of time and subsequently depth as a function of time. However, they struggle to derive a clear function for velocity in terms of depth. The discussion highlights the challenge of relating these variables through integration techniques. Ultimately, the user seeks assistance in simplifying the relationship between velocity and depth.
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If some dude jumps into the ocean from a 10m diving board so that when he makes contact with the water F=-mg + cv^2 where c is some frictional constant, how do I solve for the velocity of the guy as a function of the depth under water? I am able to integrate so that I obtain velocity as a function of time and then integrate again so that I have the depth under water as a function of time, but I can't seem to get a nice function for velocity in terms of depth. I'm really bad with this stuff so I just thought Id throw the question out there.
 
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\frac{dv}{dt}=\frac{dx}{dt} * \frac{dv}{dx} = v \frac{dv}{dx}
 
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