BIOLOGICAL APPLICATION The click beetle can project itself

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BIOLOGICAL APPLICATION The click beetle can project itself vertically with an acceleration of about 400g (an order of magnitude more than a human could survive!). The beetle jumps by unfolding its 0.60-cm long legs. (a) How high can the click beetle jump? (b) How long is the beetle in the air? (Assume constant acceleration while in contact with the ground and neglect air resistance.)

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