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At what distance from the Earth and the moon have zero net force? |
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| May29-10, 01:00 AM | #1 |
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At what distance from the Earth and the moon have zero net force?
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
At what distance from the Earth will a spacecraft traveling directly from the Earth to the Moon experience zero net force because the Earth and Moon pull with equal and opposite forces? 2. Relevant equations GM(earth)/(R-d)^2=GM(moon)/d^2 3. The attempt at a solution Me/Mm=81.3 root 81.3=(R-d)/d I have no idea how to figure out the rest of the question. Please help. |
| May29-10, 01:31 AM | #2 |
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(a-b)/c = a/c - b/c
use this and solve |
| May29-10, 01:31 AM | #3 |
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Recognitions:
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(a-b)/c = a/c - b/c
use this and solve |
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