If a ball is thrown on the Moon, the projectile would have a greater range than if it were to have been thrown on Earth. Why is this the case?
The Moon has a lower gravitaional field strength than the Earth, and it does not have an atmosphere. The lower gravitational field strength means that there is lower acceleration, which results in an increased flight time. Moreover, the lack of atmosphere means that there is no deceleation due to friction.
TD
Related Physics A Level answers
All answers ▸2 Capacitors (c1 = 500mf) and (c2=300mf), are connected in parallel to a 10v d.c supply. Calculate the total capacitance of the circuit, and hence the total energy stored in the capacitors.
The Σ0 baryon, composed of the quark combination uds, is produced through the strong interaction between a π+ meson and a neutron. π+ + n →Σ0 + X What is the quark composition of X?
Explain what is meant by the term "plastic deformation".
Why is the classical model of light insufficient in explaining the photoelectric effect?