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22 November, 07:08

If a 1000-pound capsule weighs only 165 pounds on the moon, how much work is done in propelling this capsule out of the moon's gravitational field? (Note: The radius of the moon is roughly 1080 miles)

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  1. 22 November, 07:11
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    178200 g mile pounds

    Explanation:

    Work = Force * Distance = Fh

    F=ma=mg where m is mass and g is acceleration due to gravity

    Work = 165 pounds * g * 1080 m = 178200 g mile pounds
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