a.
The change in speed of the space capsule.
Given information:
Mass of astronaut is 140 kg.
Speed acquired by astronaut is 2.50 m/sec
Mass of capsule is 1800kg.
Formula used:
Calculation:
Initially the astronaut and capsule are at rest so
Hence
b.
The average force exerted on the astronaut by the space capsule.
Given information:
Mass of astronaut is 140 kg.
Speed acquired by astronaut is 2.50 m/sec
Mass of capsule is 1800kg.
Formula used:
Calculation:
Substituting the values,
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