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Locusts can jump to heights of 0.680 m
The locust actually jumps at an angle of about 55 degrees to the horizontal, and air resistance is not eligible. The result is that the take-off speed is about 40.0% higher than the speed when the locust jumps straight up and ignoring air resistance. If the mass of the locust is 2.00 g and it's body moves 4.00 cm in a straight line while accelerating from rest to the takeoff speed.
A. Calculate the acceleration of the locust. (Assumed Constant)
B. Estimate the force exerted on the hind legs by the ground. (Ignore the locust's weight).
B. Compare the force exerted on the hind legs by the ground with the locust's weight. The force exerted on the hind legs by the ground is ______ times that of the locust's weight.