In: Physics
A flea can jump straight up to a height of 22.0 cm.
(a) What is its initial speed (in m/s) as it leaves the ground,
neglecting air resistance?
(b) How long is it in the air?
(c) What are the magnitude and direction of its acceleration while
it is
i. moving upward?
ii. moving downward?
iii. at the highest point?
maximum height=u^2/2g
0.22=u^2/2*9.8
u=2.076m/s
initial speed=2.076m/s
how long is it in the air=2u/g
=2*2.076/9.8
=0.424 seconds
c)while it is moving upwards,acceleration towards downward
direction and magnitude of 9.8m/s^2
while it is moving downwards,acceleration is towards downward
direction and magnitude of 9.8m/s^2
while it is maximum point,acceleration is towards downward
direction and magnitude of 9.8m/s^2