A meteorite has a speed of 95.0 m/s when 950 km above the Earth. It is falling vertically (ignore air resistance) and strikes a bed of sand in which it is brought to rest in 3.05 m .

Part A

What is its speed just before striking the sand?

v =

m/s

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Part B

How much work does the sand do to stop the meteorite (595 kg )?

W =

J

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Part C

What is the average force exerted by the sand on the meteorite?

| F | =

N

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Part D

How much thermal energy is produced?

E =

J