Answer:
v0 = 3.13m/s
Explanation:
Using the equation of motion to get the initial velocity as it leaves the ground. According to the equation of motion;
v² = v0²+2as where;
v is the final velocity
v0 is the initial velocity
a is the acceleration due to gravity
s is the height.
At the maximum height, the final velocity v = 0m/s
Given s = 0.500m and a = g = -9.81m/s² (acceleration due to gravity is negative due t the upward movement of the flea)
0² = v0² - 2(9.81)(0.500)
0 = v0² - 9.81
- v0² = -9.81
v0 = √9.81
v0 = 3.13m/s
Hence the initial velocity v0 of the flea as it leaves the ground is 3.13m/s (to three significant figures)
