Help with Forces: All the Forces Acting on a Stone Released into a Pond

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In summary, the forces acting on the stone released into a pond from a height include gravitational force, air resistance, water resistance, buoyant force, and normal force of the bed. These forces may change depending on the stone's position in the air and in the water.
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A stone is released into a pond from a height. What are All the Forces which act on the stone?

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All forces acting at what point of time and in what environment specifically?
 
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panj said:
To he who reads this, I’m in desperate need of help with the question I’ve posed below. Although it may seem to be an easy question to you and an utter waste of time, I kindly ask of you to spare a few minutes to enlighten me. Thank you.

A stone is released into a pond from a height. What are All the Forces which act on the stone?

This is not my homework. My current Boss posed this question to me. He is probably trying to get the better of me. Do consider helping me. Thank you once again.

ok, naturally a few things come to mind immediately about such system: gravitational force (the drop in air and in water, always there), the drag force (air resistance, when moving), reaction force (hitting the water, or buoyancy force)
 
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Forces acting at all times... from the time the stone is released to the time it hits the 'pond' bed.
 
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released==> graivty(weight) and air resistance

when partially in water==> weight, air resistance, water resistance, buoyant force

when completely in water but not touching the bed==> weigth, water resistance, buoyant force

when touches the bed==> weight, buoyant force, notmal force of the bed

I assume it does not jump after hitting the bed
 

FAQ: Help with Forces: All the Forces Acting on a Stone Released into a Pond

What are the different types of forces acting on a stone released into a pond?

There are three main types of forces that act on a stone released into a pond: gravity, buoyancy, and drag.

How does gravity affect a stone released into a pond?

Gravity is the force that pulls the stone towards the center of the Earth. As the stone falls towards the water, gravity causes it to accelerate, increasing its speed until it reaches the surface of the pond.

What is buoyancy and how does it affect a stone released into a pond?

Buoyancy is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object. As the stone enters the water, it displaces a certain amount of water, which creates an upward force that counteracts the force of gravity. This allows the stone to float or sink, depending on its density.

How does drag affect a stone released into a pond?

Drag is the force caused by the movement of an object through a fluid, such as water. As the stone falls through the water, it experiences resistance from the water molecules, which slows down its descent. Eventually, the drag force will equal the force of gravity, causing the stone to reach a constant speed.

Are there any other forces that may act on a stone released into a pond?

Other forces that may act on a stone released into a pond include surface tension, which is the force that allows objects to float on the surface of water, and air resistance, which can affect the stone as it falls through the air before entering the water.

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