7 Answered Questions for the topic Mechanics/Universal Gravitation

04/19/18

The amount of gravitational potential energy of a Rocket (4U Physics)

2. A 222 kg weather rocket reaches its maximum height 32 km above the Earth's surface. Determine:a)The amount of gravitational potential energy at its maximum height.b) Its speed when it hits the... more
Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/21/14

Why do the sun and moon produce considerable tides in the earths oceans but barely any in lakes?

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Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/19/14

What is a spring tide?

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Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/19/14

How do I explain Earth tides?

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Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/19/14

How do I explain neap tides?

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Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/19/14

How do I explain spring tides?

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Mechanics/universal Gravitation

08/19/14

Why is the Moon twice as effective as the Sun in the production of tides, although the Sun's gravitational pull on the Earth is 180 times stronger?

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