A spacecraft is on a mission to reach Mars, which is approximately 78 million kilometers away from Earth. If the spacecraft travels at a constant speed of 25,000 km/h, how long will it take to reach Mars? Additionally, considering the gravitational influence of both Earth and Mars, determine the changes in velocity required to enter Mars' orbit from the spacecraft's trajectory.

A spacecraft is on a mission to reach Mars, which is approximately 78 million kilometers away from Earth. If the spacecraft travels at a constant speed of 25,000 km/h, how long will it take to reach Mars? Additionally, considering the gravitational influence of both Earth and Mars, determine the changes in velocity required to enter Mars' orbit from the spacecraft's trajectory.

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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