A Lunar Module Weighs 16 Tons on the Surface of Earth

question 18

Multiple Choice

A lunar module weighs 16 tons on the surface of Earth. How much work is done in propelling the module from the surface of the moon to a height of 70 miles? Consider the radius of the moon to be 1100 miles and its force of gravity to be one-sixth that of Earth.

• A) ft-lb
• B) ft-lb
• C) ft-lb
• D) ft-lb
• E) ft-lb

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