A flea jumps by rapidly extending its hind legs. An angle of 20°is typical. The flea’s body reaches a takeoff speed of 1.3 m/s over a distance of 1.0 mm. How long does the jump last?

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A flea jumps by rapidly extending its hind legs. An angle of 20°is typical. The flea’s body reaches a takeoff speed of 1.3 m/s over a distance of 1.0 mm. How long does the jump last?

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