A lead ball is dropped into a lake from a diving board 5.60 m above the water. After entering the water, it sinks to the bottom with a constant velocity equal to the velocity with which it hit the water. The ball reaches the bottom 4.70s after it is released. Part A How deep is the lake? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A lead ball is dropped into a lake from a diving board 5.60 m
above the water. After entering the water, it sinks to the
bottom with a constant velocity equal to the velocity with
which it hit the water. The ball reaches the bottom 4.70 s
Part A
after it is released.
How deep is the lake?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Transcribed Image Text:A lead ball is dropped into a lake from a diving board 5.60 m above the water. After entering the water, it sinks to the bottom with a constant velocity equal to the velocity with which it hit the water. The ball reaches the bottom 4.70 s Part A after it is released. How deep is the lake? Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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