1. 0.16 N
The weight of a man on the surface of asteroid is equal to the gravitational force exerted on the man:
where
G is the gravitational constant
is the mass of the asteroid
m = 100 kg is the mass of the man
r = 2.0 km = 2000 m is the distance of the man from the centre of the asteroid
Substituting, we find
2. 1.7 m/s
In order to stay in orbit just above the surface of the asteroid (so, at a distance r=2000 m from its centre), the gravitational force must be equal to the centripetal force
where v is the minimum speed required to stay in orbit.
Re-arranging the equation and solving for v, we find:
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Answer:
1470kgm/s
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Mass of the rock = 50kg
Time taken for the free fall = 3s
Unknown:
Change in momentum = ?
Solution:
The change in momentum will be difference between the ending momentum and finishing momentum.
Momentum is the product of mass and velocity
Momentum = mass x velocity
Initial momentum = 0, the velocity is 0
Final momentum = mass x final velocity
let us find the final velocity;
V = U + gt
V is the final velocity
U is the initial velocity
g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²
t is the time
V = 0 + 9.8x3 = 29.4m/s
So;
Change in momentum = 50 x 29,4 = 1470kgm/s
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