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Homework Statement
On the Apollo 14 mission to the moon, astronaut Alan Shepard hit a golf ball with a 6 iron. The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1/6 of its value on earth. Suppose he hits the ball with a speed of 18 m/s at an angle 45 degrees above the horizontal.
a) How much farther did the ball travel on the moon than it would have on earth? (answer in m)
b) For how much more time was the ball in flight?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't really know where to start at all, any hints for what to do would be greatly appreciated!
a)
18cos45= 12.73
18sin45= 12.73