The average force on the squid during the ejection of 0.60 kg of water at a velocity of 15.0 m/s in 0.15 seconds is 60 N.
We can calculate the average force with the average acceleration as follows:
(1)
Where:
- m: is the mass of water = 0.60 kg
: is the average acceleration
The <em>average acceleration</em> is given by the change of velocity in an interval of time
(2)
Where:
: is the initial velocity = 0 (the squid is at rest)
: is the final velocity = 15.0 m/s
: is the initial time = 0
: is the final time = 0.15 s
Now we can find the <em>average force</em> after entering equation (2) into (1)
Therefore, the average force on the squid during the propulsion is 60 N.
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