An Object Is Released from Rest When It Is a Height

question 29

Multiple Choice

An object is released from rest when it is a height h above the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R. What is the speed of the object just before striking the surface of the planet? Neglect any air resistance. Let h = 4.0 × 10⁶ m, R = 5.0 × 10⁶ m, and M = 4.0 × 10²⁴ kg.

• A) 7.8 km/s
• B) 3.5 km/s
• C) 5.4 km/s
• D) 6.9 km/s
• E) 4.8 km/s

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