How is the length of the runoff/end of the water slide determined?
So in my mind there would be an optimum length for the end of a water slide to stop a human.
But then when you add a body of semi stationary water that would add resistance, reducing the distance required to slow a human to a stop.
So what would be the calculation?
The slide that peaked my interest is a single person waterslide sort of like a spiral with a 10m horizontal section at the end for riders to alight from the slide.
Wish I could attach a picture of it.
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Throw away the calculator and use the seat of your pants.
Trial and error.
Get a bag weighing 20 lbs. and one that’s 300 lbs. observe how they respond. Make longer as needed.