In deep space, sphere A of mass 130 kg is located at the origin of an x axis and sphere B of mass 120 kg is located on the axis at x-4.9 m. Sphere B is released from rest while sphere A is held at the origin. (a) What is the gravitational potential energy of the two-sphere system just as B is released? (b) What is the kinetic energy of B when it has moved 3.5 m toward A? (a) Number Units (b) Number Units

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In deep space, sphere A of mass 130 kg is located at the origin of an x axis and sphere B of mass 120 kg is located on the axis atx -4.9
m. Sphere B is released from rest while sphere A is held at the origin. (a) What is the gravitational potential energy of the two-sphere
system just as B is released? (b) What is the kinetic energy of B when it has moved 3.5 m toward A?
(a) Number i
Units
(b) Number
Units
Transcribed Image Text:In deep space, sphere A of mass 130 kg is located at the origin of an x axis and sphere B of mass 120 kg is located on the axis atx -4.9 m. Sphere B is released from rest while sphere A is held at the origin. (a) What is the gravitational potential energy of the two-sphere system just as B is released? (b) What is the kinetic energy of B when it has moved 3.5 m toward A? (a) Number i Units (b) Number Units
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