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A water skier does not sink too far down in the water if the speed is high enough. What makes that situation different from our static pressure calculations?
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The skier's weight force is balanced by the tension in the rope created by a moving boat. This is represented by the equation: \[ F_{\text{weight}} = F_{\text{tension}} \] Show more…
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