:rofl: You can have the rest of 'em tonight! I'm off to watch the West Wingcristo said:
The initial speed of a jumping flea can vary depending on several factors such as the species of flea, the size and age of the flea, and the surface it is jumping from. On average, fleas can have an initial speed of 8 inches per second.
Scientists use high-speed cameras to capture the motion of a jumping flea. The footage is then analyzed to determine the distance the flea covers in a given time, which can then be used to calculate the initial speed.
Yes, fleas can jump much higher than their initial speed. This is due to their powerful hind legs that allow them to propel themselves with great force. Some fleas can jump up to 13 inches vertically and 7 inches horizontally.
No, different species of fleas have varying jumping abilities and therefore, different initial speeds. For example, cat fleas are known to have a higher initial speed compared to dog fleas.
The initial speed of a jumping flea is quite impressive for its size. In fact, fleas are considered one of the best jumpers in the animal kingdom. They can jump more than 150 times their body length, which is equivalent to a human jumping over a tall building.