A 1-lb stone is dropped down the "bottomless pit" at Carlsbad Caverns and strikes the ground with a speed of 95 ft/s. Neglecting air resistance, determine
(a) The kinetic energy of the stone as it strikes the ground and the height h from which it was dropped,
(b) Solve Part a assuming that the same stone is dropped down a hole on the moon. |
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