What Factors Affect the Height of Water Splashes?

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The height of water splashes caused by a stone is primarily influenced by the mass of the stone, the depth it penetrates into the water, and the angle at which it strikes the surface. A heavier stone generates a more significant splash due to greater force upon impact. Additionally, the angle of entry affects the splash dynamics, with steeper angles typically producing higher splashes. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurately predicting splash heights in various scenarios.

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If the velocity of a stone is the same in all cases, what determines how high the water splashes when hit by the stone?
 
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quantum123 said:
If the velocity of a stone is the same in all cases, what determines how high the water splashes when hit by the stone?
You will have to explain the question more clearly.

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Well, the mass of the stone will most certainly make a difference. I imagfine here are many physical properties of the stone that would make a diff.
 
Does it depend on how deep the stone travels into the water?
 
I believe how deep the stone goes into the water would alter the splash height somewhat, but I think the angle that the stone was at while hitting the water makes a big difference in the splash.
 

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