4. Along its equator, Jupiter rotates once about its axis every 9 hours and 56 minutes. Its equatorial radius is 7.15 x 10* km. Calculate the centripetal acceleration in m/s² of a hypothetical person standing at the equator of Jupiter. 5. If the gravitational force of attraction between a 50-kg girl and a 65-kg boy is 1.35 x 108 N, how far apart are they?

4. Along its equator, Jupiter rotates once about its axis every 9 hours and 56 minutes. Its equatorial radius is 7.15 x 10* km. Calculate the centripetal acceleration in m/s² of a hypothetical person standing at the equator of Jupiter. 5. If the gravitational force of attraction between a 50-kg girl and a 65-kg boy is 1.35 x 108 N, how far apart are they?

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Chapter7: Rotational Motion And The Law Of Gravity

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Problem 47AP: (a) One of the moons of Jupiter, named Io, has an orbital radius of 4.22 108 m and a period of 1.77...

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