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.
F=ma
Mass times acceleration
We have g (10ms^_2) and a (1 given)
So total would be
10 kg times (10+1) =
110 N
Answer:
3.95 m
Explanation:
m = 1 kg, h = 100 m, k = 125 N/m
Let the spring is compressed by y.
Use the conservation of energy
potential energy of the mass is equal to the energy stored in the spring
m x g x h = 1/2 x ky^2
1 x 9.8 x 100 = 0.5 x 125 x y^2
y^2 = 15.68
y = 3.95 m
The impulse given to the ball is equal to the change in its momentum:
J = ∆p = (0.50 kg) (5.6 m/s - 0) = 2.8 kg•m/s
This is also equal to the product of the average force and the time interval ∆t :
J = F(ave) ∆t
so that if F(ave) = 200 N, then
∆t = J / F(ave) = (2.8 kg•m/s) / (200 N) = 0.014 s