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7 November, 12:50

If a salmon swims straight upward in the water as fast enough to break through the surface at a speed of 5 meters per second, how high can it jump about the water?

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  1. 7 November, 13:04
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    In this problem, the formula we can use is:

    v^2 = v0^2 - 2gd

    where,

    v = final velocity = 0 at the peak

    v0 = 5 m/s

    g = gravitational acceleration = 9.81 m/s^2

    d = distance travelled

    Calculating for d:

    0 = 5^2 - 2 (9.81) d

    d = 1.27 m
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