Force and Momentum of diving board

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The discussion focuses on calculating force and impulse in various physics problems involving momentum and diving boards. The first problem involves an 82 kg man dropping from a height of 3 m, where kinetic energy is used to find his velocity upon impact, and subsequently, the force exerted by the water as he comes to rest in 0.55 seconds. The second problem examines a soccer ball's change in momentum after being struck by a player, requiring the calculation of impulse. The third problem involves determining the velocity of a 0.50 kg object under the influence of a 3 N force and then a 4 N force acting in the opposite direction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing work when seeking assistance with these calculations.
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Does anyone know the formulas for these problems?

An 82 kg man drops from rest on a diving board 3 m above the surface of the water and comes to rest .55 s after reaching the water. What force does the water exert on him?

A .40 kg soccer ball aproaches a football player horizontally with a velocity of 18 m/s to the north. The player strikes the ball and causes it to move in the opposite direction with a velocity of 22 m/s. What impulse was delivered to the ball bythe player?

A .50 kg object is at rest. A 3 N force to the right acts on the object during a time interval of 1.50 s. What is the velocity of this object at the end of this interval? At the end of this interval a constant force of 4 N to the left is applied for 3 s. What is the velocity at the end of the 3 s?
 
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One needs to show some work and effort when requesting assistance.

Here is a reference on impulse - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/impulse.html

In the first problem, an 82 kg man falls 3 m, so one calculates the kinetic energy by conservation of energy. From KE, one determines the velocity. Then in the water the man slows to rest (V=0) in 0.55 s.

Please try the other problems.
 
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