Distance covered on the moon

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In summary, a stone is thrown with an initial velocity of 5m/s on Earth and covers the maximum possible horizontal distance RE. When thrown on the moon with the same initial velocity and an angle of 150 degrees, the stone covers a horizontal distance of 0.82RE. This is found by using the range formula, RE=u2sin2θ/g, and substituting for the initial velocity and acceleration due to gravity on the moon's surface. The correct answer is c) 3.06RE.
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Homework Statement



A stone is thrown with an initial velocity 5m/s such that it covers maximum possible horizontal distance RE on the surface of the Earth. The same stone is thrown with same initial velocity by a person standing on the moon, making an angle of 150 with the surface. given that acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface is g=9.8m/s2 and that on moon's surface is gm=1.6m/s2, the horizontal distnace it covers on the moon is
a) 0.326RE
b) 0.326/RE
c) 3.06RE
d) -0.629RE

Homework Equations



RE=u2sin2θ/g

The Attempt at a Solution



RE=u2/2ge
so u2=2geRE
Now, RM=u2sin215/gm
substitute u2 in RM
therefore RM=2geRE(0.067)/1.6
after solving I get RM=RE(0.82)
I know I'm missing the mark due to some stupid mistake somewhere, could you please point it out?
 
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Got it. I got the range formula wrong. the answer is c)
 
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nice save :)
 

What is the distance covered on the moon?

The distance covered on the moon depends on the specific mission or activity being conducted. The Apollo 11 mission covered a total distance of 4.7 kilometers on the moon's surface, while the Apollo 17 mission covered a distance of 35.9 kilometers.

How do scientists measure the distance covered on the moon?

Scientists use various instruments such as laser ranging systems and radar to measure the distance covered on the moon. These instruments can accurately measure the distance between the Earth and the moon, as well as the distance between different points on the moon's surface.

What is the average walking distance on the moon?

The average walking distance on the moon is about 3 kilometers per hour. However, this can vary depending on the terrain and gravity on different parts of the moon's surface.

Has the distance covered on the moon increased over time?

Yes, the distance covered on the moon has increased over time as more missions and explorations have taken place. The Apollo missions covered a total distance of 93.5 kilometers, while the Lunokhod 1 and 2 missions covered a total distance of 10.5 kilometers.

What is the furthest distance covered on the moon?

The furthest distance covered on the moon was during the Apollo 17 mission, where astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle for a total distance of 35.9 kilometers. This record still stands to this day.

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