An astronaut on the surface of the Moon fires a cannon to launch an experiment package, which

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An astronaut on the surface of the Moon fires a cannon to launch an experiment package, which leaves the barrel moving horizontally.
(a) What must be the muzzle speed of the package so that it travels completely around the
Moon and returns to its original location?
(b) How long does this trip around the Moon take? Assume that the freefall acceleration on the Moon is one-sixth that on the Earth.
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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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