At a particular instant the magnitude of the momentum of a planet is 2.70 × 1029 kg·m/s, and the force exerted on it by the star it is orbiting is 9.7 × 1022 N. The angle between the planet's momentum and the gravitational force exerted by the star is 124°. What is the parallel component of the force on the planet by the star?

At a particular instant the magnitude of the momentum of a planet is 2.70 × 1029 kg·m/s, and the force exerted on it by the star it is orbiting is 9.7 × 1022 N. The angle between the planet's momentum and the gravitational force exerted by the star is 124°. What is the parallel component of the force on the planet by the star?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter7: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

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