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How many times higher could an astronaut jump on the Moon

Chapter 2, Problem 25

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How many times higher could an astronaut jump on the Moon than on Earth if his takeoff speed is the same in both locations (gravitational acceleration on the Moon is about 1/6 of g on Earth)?

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QUESTION:

How many times higher could an astronaut jump on the Moon than on Earth if his takeoff speed is the same in both locations (gravitational acceleration on the Moon is about 1/6 of g on Earth)?

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Since the gravitation of the moon is 1/6th times that of earth. The pull of gravity experienced by an astronaut will be 1/6th in moon.

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