Determine the Minimum Amount of Energy That a Projectile of Mass

question 55

Multiple Choice

Determine the minimum amount of energy that a projectile of mass 100.0 kg must gain to reach a circular orbit 10.00 km above the Earth's surface if launched from the equator.

• A)6.236 * 10⁹ J
• B)1.077 * 10⁷ J
• C)6.244 * 10⁹ J
• D)3.132 * 10⁹ J
• E)3.121 * 10⁹ J

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Definitions:

Adult Skeleton

The complete framework of bones in an adult human, typically consisting of 206 bones, providing support and protection for the body's organs.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones, where new bone tissue is generated during childhood and adolescence to enable growth in length.

Mature Adult

An individual in the later stage of adulthood who has reached full physical and psychological development.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms (humerus, radius, ulna), legs (femur, tibia, fibula), fingers, and toes.