Minimum Acceleration Needed to Avoid Hitting the Bottom While Diving?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the minimum constant acceleration required for a diver stepping off a platform 7.5 meters high to avoid hitting the bottom of a 4.97-meter deep pool. The problem is framed as a physics homework question, emphasizing the need for proper submission in the designated Homework section of the forum. Participants are encouraged to provide their initial efforts and approaches to solving the problem for more effective assistance.

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A diver steps off a platform at 7.5m above a 4.97 deep pool what is the minimum constant acceleration in the water so the diver won't hit the bottom
 
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Sin0 said:
A diver steps off a platform at 7.5m above a 4.97 deep pool what is the minimum constant acceleration in the water so the diver won't hit the bottom

Hi Sin0. Welcome to Physics Forums.

This sounds like a homework problem. If it is, you have submitted it to the wrong section. You need to submit it to the Homework section, and to conform to the template provided, which includes what effort you have made so far to attack the problem.

Chet
 

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