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An astronaut on moon claimed that he can jump 6 times higher on moon than that one the earth. How accurate is his claim? Give reason in support of your answer.

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To determine the accuracy of the astronaut's claim that he can jump 6 times higher on the Moon than on Earth, we can analyze the situation using the principles of energy conservation and the differences in gravitational acceleration on both celestial bodies. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Jump Height on Earth**: - Let the maximum height the astronaut can jump on Earth be \( H \). - The initial kinetic energy when he jumps is converted into gravitational potential energy at the maximum height. - The equation for this energy conversion is: ...
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