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Homework Statement THe sun has a mass of 1.99x10*30 kg. Jupiter has a mass of 1.90x10*27 kg and a mean radius of orbit around the sun of 7.78x10*8 km what is the speed that Jupiter travels in its orbit around the sun? Homework Equations fg=(Gm1m2)/d*2 fc=(4pie*2mr)/T*2 The Attempt at a...

but in this scenario, without knowing the answer, how would I know which one is correct?

i tried the hint you gave, It gave me 137.14 kg, which i would assume is the correct answer... Dont you think it's kind of a silly question due to the idea that the direction of the resultant velocity wasnt specified?

when I solved using that method I get an answer of 43.64 kg however the answer key says its 140 kg... I've checked this calculation multiple times and I am not sure where I am going wrong

Im having a crazy brain fog right now and I seriously can't think. Could you please explain to me in words, what algebra needs to be done to solve for m2? And yes, I also notice that they didnt specify a direction for vf which I found quite wierd...

Homework Statement Hockey player 1 is traveling at a velocity of 12m/s North and hockey player 2 is traveling at a velocity of 18m/s south when they collide head on. after colliding, the hockey players hang onto each other and slide along the ice with a velocity of 4m/s. if hockey player 1...