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i can't figure out the reasons for the statements. could you explain, along with th e physics involved.
also, (a) and b(i). you are welcome to explain the numerical parts too.
 
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PhysicStud01 said:
i can't figure out the reasons for the statements. could you explain, along with th e physics involved.
also, (a) and b(i). you are welcome to explain the numerical parts too.

Apparently, it's some sort of HW problem or exam. Where's the rest of it?
 
SteamKing said:
Apparently, it's some sort of HW problem or exam. Where's the rest of it?
it's an exam question from very old paper - not recent. that's all there is to the question. could you help with explaining the cases and reasons
 
PhysicStud01 said:
it's an exam question from very old paper - not recent. that's all there is to the question. could you help with explaining the cases and reasons
To me, these questions seem self-explanatory. If you have a specific question about something which is unclear, I'll try to help. But simply saying 'Explain this' is too vague.
 
SteamKing said:
To me, these questions seem self-explanatory. If you have a specific question about something which is unclear, I'll try to help. But simply saying 'Explain this' is too vague.
the 2 parts of (d). could you explain. like give the reason and what I should have known to arrive that the conclusion (reason)
 
PhysicStud01 said:
the 2 parts of (d). could you explain. like give the reason and what I should have known to arrive that the conclusion (reason)
Well, what happens when you shoot something out of a gun? Study the details given in section (c) and ask yourself if it would be safe for a man inside the spacecraft to be shot out of a gun.

It takes a certain velocity to achieve orbit. By siting the gun on the equator, how does this help achieve that velocity? What does the Earth do all day?
 
SteamKing said:
Well, what happens when you shoot something out of a gun? Study the details given in section (c) and ask yourself if it would be safe for a man inside the spacecraft to be shot out of a gun.

It takes a certain velocity to achieve orbit. By siting the gun on the equator, how does this help achieve that velocity? What does the Earth do all day?
thanks a lot. but sorry, i still can't figure it out

could someone else please help
 
PhysicStud01 said:
thanks a lot. but sorry, i still can't figure it out

could someone else please help
(d)(i) Think about forces.
(d)(ii) The sun does not go around the Earth each day, right?