In its final trip upstream to its spawning territory, a salmon jumps to the top of a waterfall 1.9m high. What is the minimum vertical velocity neeeded by the salmon to reach the top of the waterfall?

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anonymous · Accepted Answer

I did: vf^2 = vi^2+2a∆d 0=vi^2+2(9.8)*1.9 vi^2 = = 2(9.8)*1.9 vi=√(37.24) vi= 6.1m/s

anonymous · Answer

is my answer correct?

oobleck · Answer

works for me

henry2, · Answer

V^2 = Vo^2 + 2g*h = 0, Vo^2 + (-19.6)1.9 = 0, Vo^2 - 37.24 = 0 Vo^2 = 36.24 Vo = 6.1 m /s.