The velocity-versus-time graph for the vertical jump of a green leafhopper, a small insect, is shown in Figure P2.42. This insect is unusual because it jumps with nearly constant acceleration. 

a. Estimate the leafhopper’s acceleration. 

b. About how far does it move during this phase of its jump?

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vy (m/s) 0.8- 0.6- 0.4- 0.2 0.0 + -1 (ms) 0 2 3 4 5 FIGURE P2.42