The gravitational slingshot effect. Figure 9-55 shows

Chapter 9, Problem 9.105

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The gravitational slingshot effect. Figure 9-55 shows theplanet Saturn moving in the negative x direction at itsorbital speed (with respect to the Sun) of 9.6 km/s. Themass of Saturn is 5.69 X 1026 kg. A spacecraft with mass825 kg approaches Saturn. When far from Saturn, it movesin the +x direction at 10.4 km/s. The gravitational attractionof Saturn (a conservative force) acting on the spacecraftcauses it to swing around the planet (orbit shown asdashed line) and head off in the opposite direction. Estimatethe final speed of the spacecraft after it is far enoughaway to be considered free of Saturns gravitational pull.

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