An Object Is Released from Rest When It Is a Height

question 33

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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