Answer:
(a) The initial speed required is 13116 m/s
(b) The escape speed is 10394 m/s
This problem involves the application of newtons laws of gravitation. The forces in action here are conservative and as a result mechanical energy is conserved.
The full calculation can be found in the attachment below.
Explanation:
In both parts (a) and (b) the energy conservation equation were used. Assumption was made that when the object is very far from the planet the distance from the planet's center approaches infinity and the gravitational potential energy approaches zero.
The calculation can be found below.
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Answer:
V₀y = 0 m/s
t = 2.47 s
V₀ₓ = 61.86 m/s
Vₓ = 61.86 m/s
Explanation:
Since, the ball is hit horizontally, there is no vertical component of velocity at initial point. So, the initial vertical velocity (V₀y) will beL
<u>V₀y = 0 m/s</u>
For the initial vertical velocity of golf ball we consider the vertical motion and apply 2nd equation of motion:
Y = V₀y*t + (0.5)gt²
where,
Y = Height = 30 m
g = 9.8 m/s²
t = time to hit the ground = ?
Therefore,
30 m = (0 m/s)(t) + (0.5)(9.8 m/s²)t²
t² = 30 m/4.9 m/s²
t = √6.122 s²
<u>t = 2.47 s</u>
For initial vertical velocity we analyze the horizontal motion of the ball. We neglect the frictional effects in horizontal motion thus the speed remains uniform. Hence,
V₀ₓ = Xt
where,
V₀ₓ = Initial vertical Velocity = ?
X = Horizontal Distance = 25 m
Therefore,
V₀ₓ = (25 m)(2.47 s)
<u>V₀ₓ = 61.86 m/s</u>
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Due, to uniform motion in horizontal direction:
Final Vertical Velocity = Vₓ = V₀ₓ
Vₓ = 61.86 m/s
