Physics, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
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Chapter 12, Problem 55PCE
A projectile is launched vertically from the surface of the Moon with an initial speed of 1010 m/s. At what altitude is the projectile’s speed one-half its initial value?
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Physics, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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