Why Are Belly Flops So Painful

The video explains why belly flops hurt more than proper dives, attributing it to physics and Newton's laws of motion. It describes how the force exerted on the water during a belly flop is much greater than during a swan dive, due to the larger mass of water displaced. This results in a painful impact on the body, as the water exerts an equal force back. The video emphasizes the role of height and mass in determining the force experienced during a dive.

What is the primary reason belly flops are painful?

• The loud sound they make

• The amount of water displaced

• The height of the diving board

• The color of the water

According to Newton's laws, what two factors determine the force exerted on the water during a dive?

• The swimmer's age and height

• The depth and width of the pool

• The mass and acceleration of the water

• The color and temperature of the water

How does the height of the diving board affect the dive?

• It alters the water's temperature

• It determines the amount of water displaced

• It affects the speed at which you hit the water

• It changes the color of the water

In a swan dive, why is less force exerted on the body compared to a belly flop?

• The pool is deeper

• The water is warmer

• Less water is displaced at a time

• The dive is slower

What happens to the force exerted on the body during a belly flop compared to a swan dive?

• It remains the same

• It is reduced by half

• It decreases slightly

• It increases up to 20 times