Moon vs. Earth Jump: Gravity's Impact on Distance

Chapter 3, Problem 19

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Estimate by what factor a person can jump farther on the Moon as compared to the Earth if the takeoff speed and angle are the same. The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is one-sixth what it is on Earth.

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QUESTION:

Estimate by what factor a person can jump farther on the Moon as compared to the Earth if the takeoff speed and angle are the same. The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is one-sixth what it is on Earth.

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Given:

\(g_{m}=\frac{1}{6} g_{e}\).....................(1)

Takeoff speed and angle are the same. 

Assume: The take off angle is 90 degrees. And speed initially is zero. That means we are considering a ball thrown vertically upwards on earth and in the moon. 

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Join us in a lunar leap! We estimate how gravity affects jumping distance on the Moon compared to Earth, with the same takeoff speed and angle. Explore the moon's reduced gravity and its impact on human capabilities.


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