The mass of Pluto is 1.31E+22 kg, and it's radius is 1.15E+3 km. What is the escape velocity from the surface? m/s. At a height of 8 radii above the surface of the Pluto, what is the circ m/s
The mass of Pluto is 1.31E+22 kg, and it's radius is 1.15E+3 km. What is the escape velocity from the surface? m/s. At a height of 8 radii above the surface of the Pluto, what is the circ m/s
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
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This is a direct calculation question. You are in a spacecraft orbiting Pluto.
The mass of Pluto is 1.31E+22 kg, and it's radius is 1.15E+3 km.
What is the escape velocity from the surface?
m/s.
At a height of 8 radii above the surface of the Pluto, what is the circular orbital velocity (orbital velocity, not escape velocity)?
m/s
Note: If your answer requires scientific notation, remember that OWL uses "e" notation: 1.1 x 105 is 1.1e5 to OWL.
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