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.

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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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Transcribed Image Text: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 ?
If the push lasts t = 0.520 s, what is the average
force exerted by each on the other? As the
reference frame, use the position of the capsule
before the push.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Favg
11
Value
Units
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Part C
?
What is the kinetic energy of the astronaut after
the push?
Transcribed Image Text:If the push lasts t = 0.520 s, what is the average force exerted by each on the other? As the reference frame, use the position of the capsule before the push. Express your answer with the appropriate units. Favg 11 Value Units Submit Request Answer Part C ? What is the kinetic energy of the astronaut after the push?
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