EBK PHYSICS
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Chapter 1, Problem 29PCE
BIO Mantis Shrimp Peacock mantis shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) feed largely on snails. They shatter the shells of their prey by delivering a sharp blow with their front legs, which have been observed to reach peak speeds of 23 m/s. What is this speed in (a) feet per second and (b) miles per hour?
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