What is the minimum velocity required for an object of mass “m” to escape the gravitational pull of a planet of mass “M” and radius “R” from its surface?
A. [(G*M)/R]1/2
B. [(2*G*M)/R] 2
C. [(G*M*m)/R]1/2
D. [(2*G*M)/R]1/2
Answer:D
What is the minimum velocity required for an object of mass “m” to escape the gravitational pull of a planet of mass “M” and radius “R” from its surface?
A. [(G*M)/R]1/2 B. [(2*G*M)/R] 2 C. [(G*M*m)/R]1/2 D. [(2*G*M)/R]1/2