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Really need help with this past exam question for revison:
A probe performs slingshot maoeuvre around planet. Mass of planet is 9x10^22kg. Mass of probe is 4x10^2 kg and approaches planet from a great distance with relative speed 2x10^3 m/s and impact parameter 6x10^7. Using gravitational constant, G, determine:
1) Specific Energy, C and Specific Angular momentum L and alpha.
2) Closest approach distance of probe
3) Max speed of probe
I have the equations, but they involve the semi-major axis which can't be used as Rmax and Rmin arent given here so I'm a little lost on where to being with this, if anyone could help out I would be eternally greatfull! :D
Homework Statement
A probe performs slingshot maoeuvre around planet. Mass of planet is 9x10^22kg. Mass of probe is 4x10^2 kg and approaches planet from a great distance with relative speed 2x10^3 m/s and impact parameter 6x10^7. Using gravitational constant, G, determine:
1) Specific Energy, C and Specific Angular momentum L and alpha.
2) Closest approach distance of probe
3) Max speed of probe
I have the equations, but they involve the semi-major axis which can't be used as Rmax and Rmin arent given here so I'm a little lost on where to being with this, if anyone could help out I would be eternally greatfull! :D