When jumping, a flea rapidly extends its legs, reaching a takeoff speed of (1.0 mathrm{~m} / mathrm{s})

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When jumping, a flea rapidly extends its legs, reaching a takeoff speed of \(1.0 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) over a distance of \(0.50 \mathrm{~mm}\).

a. What is the flea's acceleration as it extends its legs?

b. How long does it take the flea to leave the ground after it begins pushing off?

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