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Chapter 3, Problem 101E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 101E
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Falling meteorite The velocity of a heavy meteorite entering Earth’s atmosphere is inversely proportional to when it is s km from Earth’s center. Show that the meteorite’s acceleration is inversely proportional to s2.
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Problem 101E
Theory and Examples
Falling meteorite The velocity of a heavy meteorite entering Earth’s atmosphere is inversely proportional to when it is s km from Earth’s center. Show that the meteorite’s acceleration is inversely proportional to s2.
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Solution:
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In this problem, we have to show that the meteorite’s acceleration is inversely proportional to .
The velocity of the meteorite is inversely proportional to .
That is , where k is a proportionality of constant.