An Introduction to Physical Science
An Introduction to Physical Science
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ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 2E

(a)

To determine

The height of the pikes peak in km and mi .

(a)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the pikes peak is 4.27 km or 2.65mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the pikes peak is 14000 ft .

Explanation:

The height of the pikes peak is 14000 ft .

Convert the height from ft into km .

1 ft = 0.000305 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the pikes peak in km .

Therefore, the height of the pikes peak in km is as follows,

14000 ft = (0.000305 km)(14000)=4.27 km

The height of the pikes peak is 14000 ft .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the pikes peak in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the pikes peak in mi is as follows,

4.27 km = (11.61 mi)(4.27)=2.65mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the pikes peak is 4.27 km or 2.65mi .

(b)

To determine

The height of the top of the Mt. Everest in km and mi .

(b)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 8.845 km or 5.49mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 29000 ft .

Explanation:

The height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 29000 ft .

Convert the height from ft into km .

1 ft = 0.000305 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the top of the Mt. Everest in km .

Therefore, the height of the top of the Mt. Everest in km is as follows,

29000 ft = (0.000305 km)(29000)=8.845 km

The height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 14000 ft .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the top of the Mt. Everest in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the top of the Mt. Everest in mi is as follows,

8.845 km = (11.61 mi)(8.845)=5.49mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 8.845 km or 5.49mi .

(c)

To determine

The height of the commercial airline flight in km and mi .

(c)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the commercial airline flight is 10.675 km or 6.63mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the commercial airline flight is 35000 ft .

Explanation:

The height of the commercial airline flight is 35000 ft .

Convert the height from ft into km .

1 ft = 0.000305 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the commercial airline flight in km .

Therefore, the height of the commercial airline flight in km is as follows,

35000 ft = (0.000305 km)(35000)=10.675 km

The height of the commercial airline flight is 35000 ft .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the top of the Mt. Everest in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the commercial airline flight in mi is as follows,

10.675 km = (11.61 mi)(10.675)=6.63mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the commercial airline flight is 10.675 km or 6.63mi .

(d)

To determine

The height of the supersonic transport flight in km and mi .

(d)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the supersonic transport flight is 19.825 km or 12.31mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the supersonic transport flight is 65000 ft .

Explanation:

The height of the supersonic transport flight is 65000 ft .

Convert the height from ft into km .

1 ft = 0.000305 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the supersonic transport flight in km .

Therefore, the height of the supersonic transport flight in km is as follows,

65000 ft= (0.000305 km)(65000)=19.825 km

The height of the supersonic transport flight is 35000 ft .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the supersonic transport flight in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the supersonic transport flight in mi is as follows,

19.825 km = (11.61 mi)(19.825)=12.31mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the supersonic transport flight is 19.825 km or 12.31mi .

(e)

To determine

The height of the communications satellite in km .

(e)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the communications satellite is 644 km .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the communications satellite is 400mi .

Explanation:

The height of the communications satellite is 400mi .

Convert the height from mi into km .

1 mi =1.61 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the communications satellite in km .

Therefore, the height of the communications satellite in km is as follows,

400mi =(1.61 km)(400)=644 km

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the communications satellite is 644 km .

(f)

To determine

The height of the E and F ion layers in mi .

(f)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the E layer is 62.1 mi . The height of the F layer is 217.4 mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the E layer is 100 km . The height of the F layer is 350 km .

Explanation:

The height of the E layer is 100 km .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the E layer in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the E layer is as follows,

100 km = (11.61 mi)(100)=62.1 mi

The height of the F layer is 350 km .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the F layer in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the F layer is as follows,

350 km = (11.61 mi)(350)=217.4 mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the E layer is 62.1 mi . The height of the F layer is 217.4 mi .

(g)

To determine

The height of the aurora displays in mi .

(g)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the E layer is 62.1 mi . The height of the F layer is 217.4 mi .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the aurora displays is 500 km .

Explanation:

The height of the aurora displays is 500 km .

Convert the height from km into mi .

1.61 km = 1 mi

Use unitary method to find the height of the aurora displays in mi .

1 km = 11.61 mi

Therefore, the height of the aurora displays is as follows,

500 km = (11.61 mi)(500)=310.6 mi

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the aurora displays is 310.6 mi .

(h)

To determine

The height of the syncom satellite in km .

(h)

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Answer to Problem 2E

The height of the syncom satellite is 37030 km .

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The height of the syncom satellite is 23000mi .

Explanation:

The height of the syncom satellite is 23000mi .

Convert the height from mi into km .

1 mi =1.61 km

Use unitary method to find the height of the syncom satellite in km .

Therefore, the height of the syncom satellite in km is as follows,

23000mi =(1.61 km)(23000)=37030 km

Conclusion:

Therefore, the height of the syncom satellite is 37030 km .

To determine

The comparison of different heights provided in the problem.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 2E

In ascending order the heights can be arranged as follows,

pikes peak, the top of the Mt. Everest, the commercial airline flight, the supersonic transport flight, E layer, F layer, Aurora, communications satellite and syncom satellite.

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The heights of the pikes peak, Mt. Everest, commercial airline flight, supersonic transport flight, communications satellite, E layer, F layer, aurora displays and

syncom satellite are provided.

Explanation:

The height of the pikes peak is 4.27 km or 2.65mi . The height of the top of the Mt. Everest is 8.845 km or 5.49mi . The height of the commercial airline flight is 10.675 km or 6.63mi . The height of the supersonic transport flight is 19.825 km or 12.31mi .

The height of the communications satellite is 644 km . The height of the E layer is 62.1 mi . The height of the F layer is 217.4 mi . The height of the aurora displays is 310.6 mi . The height of the syncom satellite is 37030 km .

Conclusion:

Therefore, in ascending order the heights can be arranged as follows,

pikes peak, the top of the Mt. Everest, the commercial airline flight, the supersonic transport flight, E layer, F layer, Aurora, communications satellite and syncom satellite.

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