What must be the muzzle speed of the package


An astronaut on the surface of the Moon fires a cannon to launch an experiment package, which leaves the barrel moving horizontally. Assume that the free-fall acceleration on the Moon is one sixth that on the Earth.
(a) What must be the muzzle speed of the package so that it travels completely around the Moon and returns to its original location?

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