Question

A meteor moves into Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 35.00 km/s. It is slowed by friction with Earth's atmosphere by 0.02 km/s before it reaches Earth's surface. What is the final speed of the meteor?

Answer 1

Answer: 34.98

Explanation: So basically the meteor was falling at 35.00 km/s and slowed down by 0.02. 35 - 0.02 = 34.98. Period.