What Is the Velocity One Would Need to Give a Satellite

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Essay

What is the velocity one would need to give a satellite in order for it to escape from the Solar System (meaning escape the Sun's gravity) if it was launched from the Earth at a distance of 1 AU from the Sun? Give your answer in units of m/s.

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