Concept explainers
Has the space capsule been heated?
Answer to Problem 1CQ
Solution: No, there is no heat
Explanation of Solution
Given: Surface of the space capsule get very hot as it passes through the atmosphere at high speed.
The heat manifests when there is a transfer of energy between the system (shuttle) and the environment (Earth’s Atmosphere). In this problem, the shuttle before entering the Earth's atmosphere with high speed
Conclusion:
No, there is no heat
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