Free-body Diagrams - Conceptual Example 5.5-1

 

A girl is getting ready to jump off of a diving board and into a swimming pool. Her legs are flexed and pushing on the board so that her body will accelerate up and forward.

 

 

At the instant right before she loses contact with the diving board, draw a free-body diagram for both the diver's body and the board.

 

 

 

 

Draw a free-body diagram of the girl once she is in the air.