Flying Squid

Flying Squid#

The Japanese flying squid, shown in the photograph below, is able to “jump” off the surface of the sea by taking water into its body cavity and then ejecting the water downward. A Japanese flying squid is able to eject \({{params.m1}} kg\) of water with a speed of \({{params.v}} m/s\).

Japanese flying squid

Part 1#

If a Japanese flying squid that has a mass of \({{params.m2}} kg\) without water in its cavity “jumps” from rest off of the surface of the sea, what will its speed be immediately after ejecting the water?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in m/s.

Part 2#

What maximum height above the surface of the sea will the same Japanese flying squid reach?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in m.

Attribution#

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