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Chapter 2 Problem 123PP

Question

What was the impact speed of the lander when it touched down? Give your answer in feet per second (ft/s), the same units used by the astronauts.

A. \(2.41 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}\)

B. \(6.78 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}\)

C. \(9.95 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}\)

D. \(10.6 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}\)

Solution

Step 1 of 2

The height above which the engine shut off is: .

The speed at that moment was: .

The acceleration due to gravity on the lunar surface is: .

We have to convert this acceleration into .

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Solution: Bam!—Apollo 15 Lands on the MoonThe first word

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