The Naked Scientists
  • Login
  • Register
  • Podcasts
      • The Naked Scientists
      • eLife
      • Naked Genetics
      • Naked Astronomy
      • In short
      • Naked Neuroscience
      • Ask! The Naked Scientists
      • Question of the Week
      • Archive
      • Video
      • SUBSCRIBE to our Podcasts
  • Articles
      • Science News
      • Features
      • Interviews
      • Answers to Science Questions
  • Get Naked
      • Donate
      • Do an Experiment
      • Science Forum
      • Ask a Question
  • About
      • Meet the team
      • Our Sponsors
      • Site Map
      • Contact us

User menu

  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Help
  • Search
  • Tags
  • Member Map
  • Recent Topics
  • Login
  • Register
  1. Naked Science Forum
  2. General Science
  3. General Science
  4. why does jumping in to a swimming pool hurt like hell?
« previous next »
  • Print
Pages: [1]   Go Down

why does jumping in to a swimming pool hurt like hell?

  • 2 Replies
  • 5268 Views
  • 0 Tags

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

paul.fr

  • Guest
why does jumping in to a swimming pool hurt like hell?
« on: 07/08/2007 22:49:52 »
If rain (water) landing on you does not hurt. They why when i jump in to (water) a swimming pool, does it hurt?
Logged
 



Offline eric l

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • 514
  • Activity:
    0%
    • View Profile
why does jumping in to a swimming pool hurt like hell?
« Reply #1 on: 08/08/2007 12:09:27 »
I suppose that it is - at least partly - because you are much heavier than a drop of water.  I an equal mass of water would fall on you, with a similar contact zone to spread the impact, it would probably hurt just as much.
Logged
"Wonder is no wonder" (Simon Stevin 1548-1620)
 

Marked as best answer by on 01/03/2021 23:07:48

Offline Simulated

  • Naked Science Forum King!
  • ******
  • 7188
  • Activity:
    0%
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Simulated..What more do you needa know :P
    • View Profile
    • Facebook
  • Undo Best Answer
  • why does jumping in to a swimming pool hurt like hell?
    « Reply #2 on: 08/08/2007 13:40:49 »
    Quote from: eric l on 08/08/2007 12:09:27
    I suppose that it is - at least partly - because you are much heavier than a drop of water.  I an equal mass of water would fall on you, with a similar contact zone to spread the impact, it would probably hurt just as much.

    I'd say that's it.

    AND

    If you were moving 35 mph or probably even 10 (which might be your falling speed from jumping into the pool) that one little drop of rain will hurt. Trust me on that one.

    AND

    (I know I'm some little kid from a hick town without much hick to it anymore LoL), but the only reason it hurts when you jump into the pool is your dive is not as streamlined. Am I right?
    Logged
     



    • Print
    Pages: [1]   Go Up
    « previous next »
    Tags:
     

    Similar topics (5)

    Why do our faces look tired and our eyes hurt, when we're tired??

    Started by _Stefan_Board Physiology & Medicine

    Replies: 14
    Views: 15427
    Last post 28/05/2007 20:16:29
    by Karen W.
    Is this "vampire squid from hell" unfairly named?

    Started by cheryl jBoard Marine Science

    Replies: 7
    Views: 6681
    Last post 26/03/2014 22:10:59
    by cheryl j
    Why does my tongue hurt after I eat lots of kiwis or pineapples?

    Started by SeanyBoard General Science

    Replies: 10
    Views: 62461
    Last post 07/06/2007 07:24:41
    by Karen W.
    Why do newly-applied braces on teeth hurt so much?

    Started by SeanyBoard General Science

    Replies: 4
    Views: 29838
    Last post 31/03/2008 16:30:00
    by Seany
    My arms hurt after runnings for awhile. Can I do something so it'll stop?

    Started by SimulatedBoard Physiology & Medicine

    Replies: 6
    Views: 6912
    Last post 24/04/2008 13:19:47
    by Simulated
    There was an error while thanking
    Thanking...
    • SMF 2.0.15 | SMF © 2017, Simple Machines
      Privacy Policy
      SMFAds for Free Forums
    • Naked Science Forum ©

    Page created in 0.095 seconds with 39 queries.

    • Podcasts
    • Articles
    • Get Naked
    • About
    • Contact us
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Subscribe to newsletter
    • We love feedback

    Follow us

    cambridge_logo_footer.png

    ©The Naked Scientists® 2000–2017 | The Naked Scientists® and Naked Science® are registered trademarks created by Dr Chris Smith. Information presented on this website is the opinion of the individual contributors and does not reflect the general views of the administrators, editors, moderators, sponsors, Cambridge University or the public at large.