How high can a salmon jump above the water if it swims at 5m/s?

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In summary, the question is asking for the maximum height a salmon can jump above the water if it swims straight upward at a speed of 5m/s. The suggested solution is to use the energy principle and set up an equation system using kinetic energy and potential energy at the salmon's highest point.
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Homework Statement



If a salmon swims straight upward in the water fast enough to break through the surface at a speed of 5m/s, how high can it jump above the water?

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I am not sure which equation to use.

The Attempt at a Solution



0 + 5/2 = 2.5m ??

Is this correct? If not, which equation do I have to use?
 
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I would use the energy principle. When it breaks through the water it has only kinetic energy E=1/2*mv2. At it's highest point it has only potential energy E=mgh (where h is the height, I'm not really sure if h is used worldwide or if it's just here in Finland). This gives you an equation system.
 
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Hi mkerikss! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Yes, I think h is height everywhere that has an h. :biggrin:
 

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