Need formula height of diver off springboard

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To determine which diver jumps highest from a springboard, the known weights and take-off velocities are crucial. The discussion clarifies that the deformation of the board and stored energy are not necessary considerations since the take-off velocity is already provided. The problem simplifies to a linear kinematics calculation based on the diver's initial upward velocity. The original poster acknowledges the complexity they added and appreciates the guidance received. Understanding the basic principles of motion is key to solving the problem effectively.
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two divers jump on a diving board, who will jump highest, Weights of divers are known and velocity they are jumping at. I'm stuck finding the right formula, I know the board has to deform, stored energy has an influenece. I think its a basic question but my brain has frozen,any help really appreciated. thanx



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Welcome to PF!As far as I can see, the problems hasn't got anything to do with energy stored in the spring because you are already told about the velocity of take-off for the diver. Of course, in a general sense, you would consider the diver jumping upwards with that velocity, which, thereafter makes it a simple linear kinematics problem!
 
THANKYOU! thanxs for the quick reply and push in the right direction.. I was definitely making it more complicated than it actually was - cheers
 

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