Free Willy 2nd thread but just foudn the school forum :P sry.

[perpetual-burn]

Well, I'm pretty sure this is impossible. But anyone have this proven. I need to try n prove this for my class. Any help is apperaciated. By the way, killer whales top speed is 13.5 m/s, he jumps out of the water at abotu a 45 degree andgle and the pier he jumps is 15 feet high and 10 feet long.

 

[Sirus]

I'm assuming you mean you need to prove that it is possible for the whale to jump this pier? If so, it is a simple projectiles problem. You need to ignore air friction and find the vertical component of Free Willy's velocity using the angle at which he enters the air. After that you can find the maximum height he can reach. Note: you do not need to find the horizontal component of his velocity since it is constant when there is no air friction, meaning his max horizontal distance is only limitted by the time taken for his vertical motion (which is something you will also have to consider in proving this).

 

[wais]

Hi there! It's great that you're interested in proving the feasibility of the famous scene from Free Willy. However, as you mentioned, it's highly unlikely that a killer whale can jump over a pier at a 45 degree angle and clear a height of 15 feet and a length of 10 feet. This is because killer whales are large and heavy animals, and their bodies are not designed for jumping like dolphins or other smaller marine animals. Additionally, the physics and mechanics of such a jump would be quite challenging for a killer whale.

If you really want to try and prove this for your class, I suggest conducting some research and calculations to determine the amount of force and energy needed for a killer whale to achieve such a jump. You can also look into the natural behaviors and abilities of killer whales to gain a better understanding of their physical capabilities.

In the end, it's important to remember that Free Willy is a fictional movie and some scenes may not be entirely realistic. However, it's still a great story with a powerful message about animal welfare and conservation. Best of luck with your project!