This species of bushbaby, galago senegalensis, has been observed to jump to a height of 2.3 m. Its short legs require it to lift off in a very short time: 0.15 s from the bottom of the crouch to when it leaves the ground. Assume a 0.3 kg bushbaby jumps with an initial velocity of 6.7 m/s. A. How much kinetic energy does this bushbaby have when it leaves the ground? B. What is the average power output while pushing off of the ground. C. What is the power per kg for the bushbaby?

This species of bushbaby, galago senegalensis, has been observed to jump to a height of 2.3 m. Its short legs require it to lift off in a very short time: 0.15 s from the bottom of the crouch to when it leaves the ground. Assume a 0.3 kg bushbaby jumps with an initial velocity of 6.7 m/s. A. How much kinetic energy does this bushbaby have when it leaves the ground? B. What is the average power output while pushing off of the ground. C. What is the power per kg for the bushbaby?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

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