Answer:
W = 1,307 10⁶ J
Explanation:
Work is the product of force by distance, in this case it is the force of gravitational attraction between the moon (M) and the capsule (m₁)
F = G m₁ M / r²
W = ∫ F. dr
W = G m₁ M ∫ dr / r²
we integrate
W = G m₁ M (-1 / r)
We evaluate between the limits, lower r = R_ Moon and r = ∞
W = -G m₁ M (1 /∞ - 1 / R_moon)
W = G m1 M / r_moon
Body weight is
W = mg
m = W / g
The mass is constant, so we can find it with the initial data
For the capsule
m = 1000/32 = 165 / g_moon
g_moom = 165 32/1000
.g_moon = 5.28 ft / s²
I think it is easier to follow the exercise in SI system
W_capsule = 1000 pound (1 kg / 2.20 pounds)
W_capsule = 454 N
W = m_capsule g
m_capsule = W / g
m = 454 /9.8
m_capsule = 46,327 kg
Let's calculate
W = 6.67 10⁻¹¹ 46,327 7.36 10²² / 1.74 10⁶
W = 1,307 10⁶ J
