A NASA satellite has just observed an asteroid that is on a collision course with the Earth. The asteroid has an estimated mass, based on its size, of 5 x 10 kg. It is approaching the Earth on a head-on course with a velocity of 860 m/s relative to the Earth and is now 5.0x106 km away. ▼ Part A With what speed will it hit the Earth's surface, neglecting friction with the atmosphere? Express your answer using two significant figures.

A NASA satellite has just observed an asteroid that is on a collision course with the Earth. The asteroid has an estimated mass, based on its size, of 5 x 10 kg. It is approaching the Earth on a head-on course with a velocity of 860 m/s relative to the Earth and is now 5.0x106 km away. ▼ Part A With what speed will it hit the Earth's surface, neglecting friction with the atmosphere? Express your answer using two significant figures.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.62P

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