Concept explainers
(a)
The mass of Dactyl in kilogram if the density of Dactyl is
(a)
Answer to Problem 58Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The density of Dactyl is
Formula used:
Write the expression for the mass of Dactyl.
Here, the mass of Dactyl is
Explanation:
Calculate the volume of Dactyl.
Here, the radius of Dactyl is
Substitute
Write the expression for the mass of Dactyl.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the mass of Dactyl is
(b)
The escape velocity from the surface of Dactyl if the density of Dactyl is
(b)
Answer to Problem 58Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The density of Dactyl is
Formula used:
Write the expression for the escape velocity at the surface of Dactyl.
Here, the escape velocity is
Explanation:
From part (a), the mass of Dactyl is
Write the expression for the escape velocity at the surface of Dactyl.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the escape velocity at the surface of Dactyl is
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