University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Motion in Two or Three Dimensions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 92: Q3.8

Answer

The maximum height is $R_{max}/2$

Work Step by Step

A frog can reach its maximum vertical height if it jumps straight up with an initial speed of $v_0$. We can find an expression for the maximum height $y_{max}$. $2ay_{max} = v_0^2$ $y_{max} = \frac{v_0^2}{2g}$ Since the maximum range is $v_0^2/g$, we can see that the maximum height $y_{max}$ is $R_{max}/2$
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