In: Physics
The froghopper, Philaenus spumarius, holds the world record for insect jumps. When leaping at an angle of 58.0? above the horizontal, some of the tiny critters have reached a maximum height of 58.7cm above the level ground.
Part A
What was the takeoff speed for such a leap?
Part B
What horizontal distance did the froghopper cover for this world-record leap?