A diver jumps off a cliff of height h at an angle 0 = n max= 21 m above the top of the cliff before falling to the water below. He hits the 580 (see figure). He reaches a maximum height of water X=215 m from the base of the cliff. Determine the speed of the diver just before he hits the water, VA. Take g=10m/s-. Round your answer to one decimal place. y hmax h

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A diver jumps off a cliff of height h at an angle 0 = 58° (see figure). He reaches a maximum height of
hmax= 21 m above the top of the cliff before falling to the water below. He hits the
water X=215 m from the base of the cliff. Determine the speed of the diver just before he hits the
water, VĄ. Take g=10m/s<. Round your answer to one decimal place.
y
Jhmax
h
Transcribed Image Text:A diver jumps off a cliff of height h at an angle 0 = 58° (see figure). He reaches a maximum height of hmax= 21 m above the top of the cliff before falling to the water below. He hits the water X=215 m from the base of the cliff. Determine the speed of the diver just before he hits the water, VĄ. Take g=10m/s<. Round your answer to one decimal place. y Jhmax h
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