Does Water Reduce the Impact and Heat of Collisions Compared to Air?

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Start date Feb 6, 2012
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Collisions in water may have a different impact compared to those in air due to water's density and ability to absorb energy. The surrounding water can dissipate some of the collision's force more effectively than air, potentially reducing the overall impact. Additionally, the heat generated from friction during a collision is likely to be cooled more rapidly in water than in air, due to water's higher thermal conductivity. This suggests that water may mitigate both the impact force and heat generation in collisions. Overall, the medium of collision plays a significant role in the dynamics of impact and heat dissipation.

Feb 6, 2012

v_pino

Does a collision that happens in water have a stronger impact than a collision on land?

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Feb 6, 2012

zhermes

Only if it collides harder.

Feb 6, 2012

soundsgood

i would imagine that the surrounding water would absorb some of the impact more than air particles,
and also wouldn't the heat caused by the friction be cooled more quickly by water

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