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Chapter 1 Problem 62P

Question

How many dollar bills would you have to stack to reach the moon? Would that be cheaper than building and launching a spacecraft? (?Hint?: Start by folding a dollar bill to see how many thicknesses make 1.0 mm.)

Solution

Solution 62P Step 1: Thickness of 1 USD is, t = 0.0043 inches 1 inch = 2.54 cm Therefore, 0.0043 inches = 0.0043 × 2.54 cm 0.01 cm 1 cm = 10 mm Therefore, t = 0.01 × 10 mm = 0.1 mm

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Title University Physics 13 
Author Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
ISBN 9780321675460

How many dollar bills would you have to stack to reach the

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