Question:

A Mexican Jumping Bean jumps with the aid of a small worm

Last updated: 8/3/2022

A Mexican Jumping Bean jumps with the aid of a small worm

A Mexican Jumping Bean jumps with the aid of a small worm that lives inside the bean. If a bean of mass 1.8 g jumps 1.0 cm from your hand into the air, how much potential energy has it gained in reaching its highest point? What is its speed as the bean lands back in the palm of your hand?