Answer:
(a) The announcer's statement is inaccurate since the divers enter the water with a speed of 20.4, not 25 m/s as claimed
(b) a diver could enter the water at a speed of 25 m/s if their initial velocity was 14.4 m/s. However, achieving this upward initial speed is not physically feasible
Explanation:
(a)
To determine the final velocity
for an object moving a distance h with an initial vertical velocity
the kinematic equation takes the form
where a is acceleration
Using g for a, where g is taken as 9.81

With an initial speed of zero, we find the final velocity using substitutions, noting that 70 ft converts to 21.3 m for h
= 20.44275
Thus, divers descend at a rate of 20.4 m/s
The announcer's statement is incorrect as divers enter at 20.4 and not at 25 m/s as stated
(b)
Divers can achieve a velocity of 25 m/s if they possess an initial velocity. Utilizing the kinematic equation

With a final speed of 25 m/s


= 14.390761 m/s
This indicates that it is conceivable for a diver to enter the water at 25 m/s assuming an initial velocity of 14.4 m/s
Ultimately, the required initial velocity is not achievable physically