Answered: v (m/s) 60- 20 0- -t(µs) FIGURE P4.70…

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter2: One Dimensional Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 82PQ

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

The trap-jaw ant, found throughout tropical South America, catches its prey by very rapidly closing its mandibles around its victim. Shown is the speed of one of its mandible jaws versus time in microseconds.
a. What is the maximum acceleration of the ant’s mandible?
b. The mass of a trap-jaw ant’s mandible has been estimated to be about 1.3 x 10^-7 kg. Estimate the maximum force exerted by one mandible.

v (m/s)
60-
20
0-
-t(µs)
FIGURE P4.70
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
40

Expert Solution

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions