So,
GPE (graviational potential energy) = mass x g x height
GPE is depends on where zero height is defined. In this situation, we define h = 0 as the initial height.
The builder has gained 18.375 kJ of PE.
Answer:
1.28 x 10^4 N
Explanation:
m = 1500 kg, h = 450 km, radius of earth, R = 6400 km
Let the acceleration due to gravity at this height is g'
g' / g = {R / (R + h)}^2
g' / g = {6400 / (6850)}^2
g' = 8.55 m/s^2
The force between the spacecraft and teh earth is teh weight of teh spacecraft
W = m x g' = 1500 x 8.55 = 1.28 x 10^4 N
We could use the change of pressure to calculate for the height climbed by the mountain hiker. The change of pressure is given by
p = rho * g * h, where p is the change of pressure, rho is the air density, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height.
Using the conversion 1 mbar = 100 Pa,
(930 - 780)(100) = (1.20)(9.80)h
15000 = 1.20*9.80*h
h = 1.28 km
It’s very big and very small numbers
