Question: Question 2 8 ( 5 points ) James and John dive from an overhang into the lake below. James simply drops straight down from the

Question 28(5 points)
James and John dive from an overhang into the lake below. James simply drops straight down from the edge. John takes a running start and jumps with an initial horizontal velocity of 25 m/s. Compare the time it takes each to reach the lake below if there is no air resistance.
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James and John will reach the surface of the lake at the same time.
John reaches the surface of the lake first.
Cannot be determined without knowing the mass of both James and John.
Cannot be determined without knowing the weight of both James and John.
James reaches the surface of the lake first.
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