How Fast Should Archer Fish Shoot Water to Hit a Spider?

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To determine the speed at which an archer fish must shoot water to hit a spider, the problem involves analyzing the projectile motion of the water droplet. The fish launches the droplet at a 62° angle, targeting a spider located 43 cm horizontally and 30 cm vertically above the water surface. The solution requires splitting the motion into horizontal (constant velocity) and vertical (accelerated) components. Participants are encouraged to attempt the problem and share their calculations for further assistance. Accurate calculations will help establish the necessary speed for the fish to successfully knock the spider into the water.
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hey guys i need some help on a physics problem that i cannot get. please help me out when you get a chance. thanks!

An archer fish launches a droplet of water from the surface of a small lake at an angle of 62° above the horizontal. He is aiming at a juicy spider sitting on a leaf 43 cm to the east and on a branch 30 cm above the water surface. The fish is trying to knock the spider into the water so that the fish can eat the spider.
(a) What must the speed of the water droplet be for the the fish to be successful?
 
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Split the motion into constant velocity motion in x and uniformly accelerated motion in y. If you really need more help you'll have to help us by attempting to do the problem and posting the attempt.
 

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