A space vehicle returning from the Moon enters the Earth’satmosphere at a speed of about 42000 km/h. Molecules(assume nitrogen) striking the nose of the vehicle with thisspeed correspond to what temperature? (Because of thishigh temperature, the nose of a space vehicle must be madeof special materials; indeed, part of it does vaporize, andthis is seen as a bright blaze upon reentry.)

A space vehicle returning from the Moon enters the Earth’satmosphere at a speed of about 42000 km/h. Molecules(assume nitrogen) striking the nose of the vehicle with thisspeed correspond to what temperature? (Because of thishigh temperature, the nose of a space vehicle must be madeof special materials; indeed, part of it does vaporize, andthis is seen as a bright blaze upon reentry.)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter19: Temperature, Thermal Expansion And Gas Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

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