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A 140 kg astronaut (including space suit) acquires a speed of 2.70 m/s by pushing off with his legs from a 1900 kg space capsule. Part A What is the change in speed of the space capsule?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

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Part D
What is the kinetic energy of the space capsule
after the push?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Kc
=
Value
Units
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A 140 kg astronaut (including space suit) acquires a
speed of 2.70 m/s by pushing off with his legs from
a 1900 kg space capsule.
Part A
What is the change in speed of the space capsule?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Avc|
=
Value
Units
?

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