The resilin in the body of a flea has a force constant of about 24 N/m, and

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The resilin in the body of a flea has a force constant of about 24 N/m, and when the flea cocks its jumping legs, the resilin associated with each leg is compressed by approximately 0.12 mm. Given that the flea has a mass of 0.56 mg, and that two legs are used in a jump, estimate the maximum height a flea can attain by using the energy stored in the resilin. (Assume the resilin to be an ideal spring.)

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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