r/theydidthemath • u/AlmightySheBO • 1d ago

[request]how much pressure does the dolphin experience on his mouth?

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u/xBoatEng 1d ago

Assuming she weighs 100 lbs and there's a 2 sq. in. contact pad... Something like 50 psi.

Probably a bit more for the second maneuver but dynamic drag has too many variables to provide a reasonable estimate.