gamefreak
Nov3-09, 12:54 AM
1. when astraunauts go into space, they feel lighter. this is because weight decreases as a person rises above earth's gravitational pull according to the formula
W(h) = We/(1+h/6400)^2
where We is the person's weight in newtons, at sea level on earth and W(h) is the weight at h km above sea level
Q) at what range of altitudes will this astraunaut have a weight of less than 10 N?
2. Relevant equations
W(h) = We/(1+h/6400)^2
3. The attempt at a solution
i attempted it by trying various methods, it will take too long to type it up here and i already have the answer in the book i tried but i could not get that answer
so please help ! I would really appreciate that . thank you !!
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution
W(h) = We/(1+h/6400)^2
where We is the person's weight in newtons, at sea level on earth and W(h) is the weight at h km above sea level
Q) at what range of altitudes will this astraunaut have a weight of less than 10 N?
2. Relevant equations
W(h) = We/(1+h/6400)^2
3. The attempt at a solution
i attempted it by trying various methods, it will take too long to type it up here and i already have the answer in the book i tried but i could not get that answer
so please help ! I would really appreciate that . thank you !!
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution