Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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A 55 kg astronaut who weighs 180 N on a distant planet is pondering whether she Can leap over a 3.5-m-wide chasm with-out falling in. If she leaps at a 15° angle, what initial speed does she need to clear the chasm?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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