Dynamics of Rigid Bodies Problem: 1.) A diver jumps from a height of 3.0 metres above the height of the water and touches the surface 1.0 s later. What was his velocity when he hit the water?

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1.) A diver jumps from a height of 3.0 metres above the height of the water and touches the surface 1.0 s later. What was his velocity when he hit the water?

2.) A motorcyclist, travelling at a speed of 30 m/s, sees an obstacle 100 metres in front of him and puts on the brakes. He hits it 5.0 seconds later. If the motorcycle slows down uniformly, how fast was it going at the instant of the collision?

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