Answer:
The gravity is pulling the diver downwards but the rotation of the body means gravity cant pull him down as quickly
Explanation:
To develop this problem it is necessary to apply the concepts related to Gravitational Potential Energy.
Gravitational potential energy can be defined as

As M=m, then

Where,
m = Mass
G =Gravitational Universal Constant
R = Distance /Radius
PART A) As half its initial value is u'=2u, then



Therefore replacing we have that,

Re-arrange to find v,



Therefore the velocity when the separation has decreased to one-half its initial value is 816m/s
PART B) With a final separation distance of 2r, we have that

Therefore




Therefore the velocity when they are about to collide is 
Answer:
a.14 s
b.70 s
Explanation:
a.Let the sidewalk moving in positive x- direction.
Speed of sidewalk relative to ground=
Speed of women relative to sidewalk=v=1.5m/s
The speed of women relative to the ground

Distance=35 m
Time=
Using the formula
Time taken by women to reach the opposite end if she walks in the same direction the sidewalk is moving=
b.If she gets on at the end opposite the end in part (a)
Then, we take displacement negative.
Speed of sidewalk relative to ground=
Speed of women relative to sidewalk=v=-1.5 m/s
The speed of women relative to the ground=
Time=
Hence, the women takes 70 s to reach the opposite end if she walks in the opposite direction the sidewalk is moving.